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.

“[The principle] is to sternly respond to provocations by North Korea,” Moon told lawmakers. “To this end, we must retain overwhelming military superiority. On the basis of the firm ROK-U.S. alliance, the [South] Korean government will also work proactively with the