President Moon Jae-in on Monday called for the South Korean military to enhance its defense readiness to "immediately switch to offensive operations" in case North Korea makes a "provocation that crosses the line."
Moon made the comments during a briefing from the South Korean Ministry of National Defense (MND) and the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in Seoul.
President Moon Jae-in on Monday called for the South Korean military to enhance its defense readiness to "immediately switch to offensive operations" in case North Korea makes a "provocation that crosses the line."
Moon made the comments during a briefing from the South Korean Ministry of National Defense (MND) and the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in Seoul.
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