'Our military... will sternly retaliate against any further provocations,' a presidential statement said. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
SEOUL - SOUTH Korea warned North Korea it would 'sternly retaliate' for any further provocations after dozens of shells were fired at a South Korean island on Tuesday.
'Our military... will sternly retaliate against any further provocations,' a presidential statement said.
'North Korea's shelling of Yeonpyeong island constitutes a clear armed provocation. Furthermore, its reckless shelling of civilian targets is unpardonable.
'North Korean authorities must take responsibility.' Two South Korean marines were killed, Yonhap news agency quoted an official as saying and 13 injured said the Joint Chiefs of Staff told AFP. YTN said two civilians were also hurt. Homes on the island were set ablaze but civilian casualties were unknown.
The South has ordered its military on highest alert. -- AFP
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