Sunday, May 16, 2010

South Korea Fires Warning Shots Against North Korean Boats

North Korea Boats Draw Warning Shots From South -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Two North Korean vessels crossed into the South's waters off the peninsula's tense west coast before returning when South Korea fired warning shots, military officers said on Sunday.

The area has been a site of military standoffs and is near where a South Korean navy ship sank in March after apparently being struck by a torpedo, killing 46 sailors.

South Korea has not officially blamed the North for the attack but officials have made little secret of their belief Pyongyang was behind the attack. An international team of investigators are expected to release their findings this week.

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More News On South Korea's Warning Shots

S.Korea warning shots to drive away N.Koreans -- Yahoo News/AFP
NK boats repelled in West Sea -- Korea Times
NK naval boats violate western sea border -- Korea Times
South Korea Fires Warning Shots as N. Korean Ships Enter Waters -- Bloomberg Businessweek
S. Korea fires warning shots against DPRK boats near disputed maritime border -- Xinhuanet

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