South Korea's presidential office says questions regarding Seoul’s so-called red line on North Korea’s nuclear pursuit is no longer meaningful, given strong pressure already in place against the regime.

A senior presidential aide relayed the top office’s stance Friday, amid speculation Pyongyang may have crossed the red line drawn by Seoul with its launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile Wednesday, which the North claims can reach the U.S. mainland.

He said South Korea and the U.S. along with the international community have already been applying the most decisive pressure and sanctions on the North. The official also pointed out that U.S. President Donald Trump has even demanded China stop its crude oil supply to the North.

During a news conference marking his first 100 days in office in August, President Moon Jae-in drew a “red line” for the North Korean regime amid its continued provocations, and urged it not to proceed with fully developing and loading a nuclear warhead on ICBMs. 

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