Tensions with China have been a key feature of the South Korean President Moon Jae-in visits to Australia following that announcement that the two countries have signed a historic $1 billion defence contract, which will see South Korea defence giant Hanwha provide artillery weapons and vehicles to Australia. Morrison said in a joint press conference, with Moon that South Korea has a critical role to play in quelling tensions with China in the Indo-Pacific. “Korea has a very strong and open dialogue with China,” Morrison told press. “[The outcome of war] is one that no-one seeks, that no-one hopes transpires, whether by miscalculation or other means, therefore, Australia and Korea have important work to do as liberal democracies.” The Prime Minister said the bilateral relationship between Australia and South Korea, which has been updated to “comprehensive strategic partnership” during the diplomatic visit, continued to grow amid increasing tensions in the regions. “To ensure peace …