North Korea attacks South Korea
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 by Mawar Mayapada
Relationship between South Korea and North Korea that were previously reported to have improved now re-heated. It's reported that North Korea attacked an island in South Korea with artillery that injured civilians and soldiers, Tuesday (23/11).
The attack comes days after North Korea made a stunning announcement about its nuclear program. The attack of 200 artillery shells has led to South's anger. "Around 70 houses on fire. All the people were evacuated immediately, we were very afraid because of the smoke blocking vision," said an eyewitness.
Warming situation on Korean Peninsula, provoke international reaction. United States plans to discuss an agreement with China in an effort to strengthen South Korea and against artillery attacks of North Korea, said a spokesman for White House officials in Washington DC, USA, Wednesday (24/11).
"We need to send a strong signal to China that they need to stand up to oppose North Korea," the official said. He added that the Russian statement condemning this attack is much stronger than the condemnation of the sinking of the South Korea battleship ROKS Cheonan by North Korean torpedo (PCC-772) in March 2010.
"There is a greater level of warning in international community. That is why China needs to work at it," said White House spokesman.
There are several steps of United States after discussions with its allies, including actions to be taken in the Security Council of the United Nations. Including, the possibility of further sanctions on North Korea.
However, until now there has been no decision has been made and the consultation process is still in its early stages. And the possibility of action in the coming days, namely the holding of joint military exercises US-South Korea, to show solidarity and support.
White House also said the U.S. president Barack Obama has planned to hold a meeting with South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak. President Obama spent 20 minutes when discussing the North Korean national security advisor "The Obama administration does not intend to confuse the situation. And we also do not see this as North Korea's desire for war," the official added.
The attack comes days after North Korea made a stunning announcement about its nuclear program. The attack of 200 artillery shells has led to South's anger. "Around 70 houses on fire. All the people were evacuated immediately, we were very afraid because of the smoke blocking vision," said an eyewitness.
Warming situation on Korean Peninsula, provoke international reaction. United States plans to discuss an agreement with China in an effort to strengthen South Korea and against artillery attacks of North Korea, said a spokesman for White House officials in Washington DC, USA, Wednesday (24/11).
"We need to send a strong signal to China that they need to stand up to oppose North Korea," the official said. He added that the Russian statement condemning this attack is much stronger than the condemnation of the sinking of the South Korea battleship ROKS Cheonan by North Korean torpedo (PCC-772) in March 2010.
"There is a greater level of warning in international community. That is why China needs to work at it," said White House spokesman.
There are several steps of United States after discussions with its allies, including actions to be taken in the Security Council of the United Nations. Including, the possibility of further sanctions on North Korea.
However, until now there has been no decision has been made and the consultation process is still in its early stages. And the possibility of action in the coming days, namely the holding of joint military exercises US-South Korea, to show solidarity and support.
White House also said the U.S. president Barack Obama has planned to hold a meeting with South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak. President Obama spent 20 minutes when discussing the North Korean national security advisor "The Obama administration does not intend to confuse the situation. And we also do not see this as North Korea's desire for war," the official added.
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