South Korea's President Moon Jae-in says 'no more war on Korean peninsula', urges North to halt provocations

"I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours," President Moon Jae-in.

South Korea's President Moon Jae-in says 'no more war on Korean peninsula', urges North to halt provocations
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Seoul: South Korea`s President Moon Jae-in on Monday declared there must be no war on the Korean peninsula and called on the North to halt its threatening behaviour as tensions between Pyongyang and Washington heighten with both hinting at military action.

"There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear sitaution must be resolved peacefully," said Moon in opening remarks at a regular meeting with senior aides and advisers. The remarks were provided by the Presidential Blue House.

"I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours."

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