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Round-up of reaction to North’s artillery fire

By Thu, Aug 11, 2011 12:31PM UTC View Comments

Yesterday, the two Koreas exchanged artillery fire instigated by the North. Below, I’ve collected some reactions expressed in the Korean media: 1. The residents of Yeonpyeong-do felt fear that there would be a renewed attack on their homes. 2. North Korea claims it was all just a big misunderstanding. 3. The Dong-A Ilbo created a...

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Korean base in Afghanistan struck by artillery attack

By Fri, May 06, 2011 4:15AM UTC View Comments Koreans have been on hightened alert since Osama bin Ladin's death

A South Korean base in Afghanistan was struck by artillery or rocket fire for the sixth time this year. Four rounds landed near the compound in Charika, a city in the province of Parwan in northern Afghanistan, where 340 soldiers are stationed to protect a 90-person provincial reconstruction team. A South Korean military official said that there...

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