Friday, September 21, 2012

South Korea Fire Warning Shots At North Korean Fishing Boats

South Korea Fires On North Korean Fishing Boats -- CNN

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- The South Korean Navy fired warning shots to ward off North Korean fishing boats that were spotted south of the maritime border between the two countries, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said Friday.

The North Korean vessels crossed back over the border, known as the Northern Limit Line, following the warning shots, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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More News On South Korea Firing On north Korean Fishing Boats

South Korea navy 'fires at North Korea fishing boats -- BBC
South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean fishing boats -- The Guardian
South Korea Fires Warning Shots at Fishing Boats From North -- New York Times
S. Korea fires warning shots at North fishing boat -- AFP
S Korea fires warning shots at North's boats -- Al Jazeera
South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean fishing boats in disputed waters -- FOX News/AP

S.Korea Fires Warning Shots at N.Korean Fishing Boats -- Voice of America

My Comment: To save face, North Korea will respond .... but what that response will be is anyone's guess. In addition .... it would not surprise me if South Korean forces are now on high alert.

2 comments:

Irene Jennings said...
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Irene Jennings said...

Just about time! The South Koreans grew some balls finally. After losing some sailors lives, boat torpedoed and island bombed they finally got the hint.

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