North And South Korea Exchange Fire Across Western Sea Border -- BBC
North and South Korea have exchanged fire into the sea across the disputed western sea border, South Korea says.
North Korea announced early on Monday that it would hold live-fire drills in seven parts of the border area.
South Korea says it returned fire after North Korean shells landed in its territorial waters.
The area has been a flashpoint between the two Koreas. The UN drew the western border after the Korean War, but North Korea has never recognised it.
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