South Korea’s acting president called for heightened military readiness against North Korean nuclear and missile “provocations” on Monday evening, shortly after the Constitutional Court restored him to his duties.

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo made the comments while leading a National Security Council (NSC) meeting of top officials in Seoul.

“The security situation facing the Republic of Korea is more serious than ever. North Korea continues its military provocations, including nuclear and missile threats, and has not ceased cyberattacks targeting our government, businesses, and citizens,” Han said, according to an official press release.

“At such times, I ask that you