Turnbull reaffirms solidarity with Korean President Moon over North Korean provocations

PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has told South Korean president Moon Jae-in that Australia stands with the country amid North Korea “threat”.

rime Minister Turnbull and President Moon in July in Germany Source: Getty Image

PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull has assured South Korea of Australia’s solidarity in the face of threats by North Korea.

Mr Turnbull spoke on the phone on Monday night with South Korean president Moon Jae-in.

The prime minister told the president of Australia’s steadfast commitment to South Korea and the pair agreed the recent nuclear test was a grave provocation.