Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump expressed concerns Monday over what he described as a "purge or revolution" occurring in South Korea. He indicated that such instability could hinder the United States' ability to conduct business with the country. Trump is scheduled to meet with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House later in the day.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Trump's remarks came via a post on Truth Social, following the detention of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon was detained over a failed attempt to impose martial law in December. In his post, Trump questioned the current situation in South Korea, writing, "WHAT IS GOING ON IN SOUTH KOREA? Seems like a Purge or Revolution."

Trump's comments underscore his concerns about potential disruptions to U.S.-South Korea relations, particularly in the context of his upcoming summit with President Lee Jae Myung. The meeting between the two leaders is expected to address various bilateral issues, with Trump's recent comments likely to be a topic of discussion.