South Korean naval ship fired a warning
shot after North Korean patrol boat crossed on a disputed sea border off to the
peninsula's west coast and then fired shots back before retreating, this was
said by a a South Korean official.
In the recent incident, there
were no casualties reported on the South Korean side. The said area has been a scene
of clashes in past that have killed scores of sailors on both sides, North
Korean Ships frequently crossing the Northern
Line limit, which refuses to recognize as maritime border.
The South Korean President stressed
the need to hold a high—level of talks on a regular basis, saying that she
hopes that North Korea would show its sincerity about improving ties.
South Korean official said that the
North Korean ship in South Korea—controlled waters about 10 minutes before it
retreated. South Korea navy ship in the first hand broadcast warning and then
fired warning shots before North Korean ship fired back at waters near South
Korean ship. The South Korean ship returned fire into the sea near the North
Korean ship, the official said.
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