The Republic of Korea said on Monday that it will make a stern response to possible provocation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which fired short-range projectiles a day earlier.

ROK Unification Ministry spokesman Lim Byeong-cheol said the government will sternly deal with DPRK provocations while closely monitoring changes in the DPRK's attitude and situations.

Lim, however, said Seoul will maintain its position that it will seek to build trust through cooperation and dialogue with the DPRK.