Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, currently on a visit to the island democracy’s Pacific allies, was abruptly awakened by aides during his stay in the Marshall Islands. This wake-up call came after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country, prompting concerns about potential regional tensions with North Korea.
Lai's aides deemed it necessary to inform him immediately of the unfolding situation, given its potential impact on Taiwan and its allies. The Taiwanese President is expected to return to Taiwan on Friday, following planned stopovers in Hawaii and the US territory of Guam.
There are speculations that China might respond to Lai’s overseas visit by conducting new military drills, as suggested by a senior security source in Taiwan. This development adds a layer of complexity to the already delicate geopolitical dynamics in the region.
