The People Power Party's call for troop deployment was criticized as 'treasonous behavior' that harms national interests.
During a meeting with civic groups, he used the expression 'concerns are deep' regarding the deployment. It is known that discussions are currently underway with France and the United Kingdom on operations to secure safety in the Strait of Hormuz.
Concerns have been raised that if troops are deployed, our vessels could become targets for terrorist groups. Furthermore, to ensure the safe passage of our vessels, the pressure from the United States for deployment cannot be ignored. The President faces an awkward situation where neither decision is easy.
He expressed the opinion that strong domestic opposition to deployment could instead serve as leverage to increase negotiating power with the United States.
President Park Chung-hee at the time instructed even Republican Party members to voice opposition to the deployment in the National Assembly. This allowed opposition to deployment to emerge even within the ruling party, thereby increasing negotiating power by suggesting to the US government that additional concessions were needed to appease Korean public opinion.
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