Tuesday, May 20, 2014

NEWS ALERT: SOUTH KOREA NAVY FIRES WARNING SHOTS AT INTRUDING N KOREAN NAVAL VESSELS

http://www.nst.com.my/latest/s-korea-fires-warning-shots-after-n-korean-incursion-1.601684


SOUTH KOREA FIRES 10 WARNING SHOTS AT NORTH KOREAN NAVAL CRAFT BEFORE THEY LEAVE S. KOREAN WATERS

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SEOUL: A South Korean naval ship fired warning shots Tuesday after three North Korean patrol boats crossed over the disputed maritime border in the Yellow Sea, military officials said.


Story from NEW STRAITS TIMES: The North Korean boats, which normally serve to keep fishing boats on the  right side of the boundary, crossed into South Korean waters at 0700 GMT, the  South’s joint chiefs of staff said.
   
The incursion prompted a South Korean naval ship to fire 10 warning rounds,  after which the North Korean vessels retreated to the North side of the border,  it said.


Read more: S. Korea fires warning shots after N. Korean incursion - Latest - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/latest/s-korea-fires-warning-shots-after-n-korean-incursion-1.601684#ixzz32H5DwjOT


                                           

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