Moon: There will be no war on Korean Peninsula

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday said there will never be war on the Korean Peninsula for "certain", and vowed to accelerate his efforts to reform the nation and overcome security and economic difficulties facing the country, during a news conference marking his first 100 days in office.

"There will be no war"

"I say this with confidence that there will be no war on the Korean Peninsula ever again," the president said, adding that the US will also consult with Seoul on any military action it may take against the DPRK outside the Korean Peninsula.

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un (C) clapping hands while viewing a stage during his inspecting the Command of the Strategic Force of the Korean People's Army (KPA) on August 15, 2017. /AFP Photo

As verbal threats between Trump and Kim took the tension to a new height last week, Kim said he would hold off on a planned missile strike near Guam on Tuesday, but warned that the DPRK would "make an important decision" if the US continues with its "extremely dangerous and reckless actions on the Korean Peninsula and in its vicinity."

Tensions now eased as Trump said Kim made a "wise and well reasoned" decision not to fire missiles towards the US island of Guam.

The US and the DPRK do not appear to have been made with the intention to take military action, Moon said at a news conference, however urged the country not to make further provocations.

People watch as coverage of an ICBM missile test is displayed on a screen in a public square in Pyongyang on July 29, 2017. /AFP Photo

Moon warned the DPRK would be "crossing a red line" if it put a nuclear warhead on an intercontinental ballistic missile, saying it would face much tougher sanctions that the impoverished country would be unable to withstand.

Moon also called for re-opening the dialogue by ending the halt of talks between the two parts in the past 10 years.

Step up reform efforts

Moon pointed out that his first 100 days focuses on building a normal nation that takes care of its people and take responsibilities for its shortfalls. He vowed to step up efforts to reform the country and overcome security and economic difficulties the country is facing.

South Korea's President Moon Jae-In (C) speaks during a press conference marking his first 100 days in office at the presidential house in Seoul on August 17, 2017. /AFP Photo

"Over the past 100 days, I worked to change the way we manage state affairs and implement the changes demanded by the people. I worked to keep the promises made in my inauguration speech. I sought to become a president for all by healing the wounds of each and every person, and uniting them all together," the president told reporters.

Moon also reaffirmed his election campaign pledge to rewrite the constitution by next year to strengthen regional autonomy and citizens' fundamental rights, adding that his government is currently pushing for a referendum on the revision.

The one-hour media event is the first of its kind since Moon took office on May 10.

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