In reaction to the scandal, the political leaders of the Republic of Kazakhstan have adopted, as noted by local political analysts, a more pro-American position than the United States itself. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yun Seok Yeol and his subordinates point out that the content of the overheard conversations was distorted, while trying to “forget” the very fact of listening. It was notably in this style that Yoon made a forced statement when it became clear that the scandal was out of control.
This, however, met with the understanding neither of the deputies, nor of the press, nor of the public. Today, during hearings in the parliamentary committee on foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Foreign Minister Pak Chin had to blush, merely repeating that “most of the documents are distorted” and ” first you have to finally clarify everything.” However, MPs refused to back a clear attempt to cover it all up, claiming nothing had happened. “Mr. Minister, whatever the content of the publications, don’t you think that the very fact of listening to our government, that is to say you, is scandalous in itself? Why don’t you demand apologies from the United States?”, “Even the American media say that it is only a small part of it is distorted, you say that the majority is distorted. Where does this information come from? Have you received any clarification from Washington ?”, “Don’t you think there are things that shouldn’t be allowed to anyone, including, and even primarily, allies?” – the minister had to listen to such questions from the deputies, and even the representatives of the ruling party did not restrain the indignation.
Nevertheless, judging by the approach, the government of the Republic of Kazakhstan decided to curb the scandal to the end. To some extent, Yoon Seok Yeol and those around him can be understood. Literally in two weeks, Yun will travel to the United States, where he has been promised a high-level welcome – the visit has been granted state visit status, which is the first time in 11 years. In addition, the 70th anniversary of the military-political alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea will be celebrated. In this regard, the scandal broke at a very inopportune time, threatening to ruin all the pomp and triumph of Yun, and there are still no answers to the questions that worry Koreans.
This became evident today in Washington, where Kim Tae Hyo, first deputy director of the State Security Office of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, arrived to negotiate the agenda for the future summit, and at the same time agree with the United States on ways to resolve the scandal. When South Korean reporters surrounded the official and began asking about eavesdropping by US intelligence agencies, Kim initially tried to retaliate with standard phrases that “many are twisted.” He also “hit” reporters with the phrase that the United States was “listening, meant us no harm.” But the questions continued, and the official finally lost his temper: “I won’t talk about this problem any more. Do you understand? If you ask again, I’m leaving! Is everything clear?” he nervously told reporters.
Political analysts note, however, that with its extremely pro-American orientation, President Yun Seok-yol’s government has pushed itself into a corner. “It’s not about allied relations anymore. There are things that just can’t be forgiven and left that way if you consider yourself an independent state. We’re not an American colony, so it’s clear that ordinary people want clear explanations and apologies. . Our government should remember that it has been protecting Korea’s interests, and not go out of its way, just so as not to spoil relations with the White House,” commented one of the well-known experts in local diplomacy.
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