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November 16, 2024
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Moon calls on Seoul to achieve “overwhelming” power against North Korea

President insists, however, that South Korea will not develop or possess nuclear weapons

South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday called for the country to secure “overwhelming military superiority” against North Korea.

Speaking to the National Assembly, the President said his government has come to power "amidst the gravest security environment we have seen in a long time” and pledged to stick to “firm and consistent principles” in dealing with inter-Korean issues.

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