During the first full day of his visit to South Korea Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau several times mentioned the rise of “authoritarianism” around the globe and the growing tensions and conflict that have come along with it.
Trudeau made the comments while addressing the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, and he also said he raised the point during discussions with Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
“You see right now, our world is facing a moment of uncertainty like we’ve never seen in our lifetimes,” he said at the national assembly. “Authoritarianism is gaining ground. You are front-line witnesses to regular military provocations by North Korea that cause instability on the peninsula, in the north Pacific region, and around the world.”…