The North Korean commercial ship reportedly crossed the Northern Boundary Line, near the island of Baengnyeong, at 3:42 am (17:42 pm Brasília time on Sunday), but retreated to the North after shots from the South Korean Navy, South Korean authorities said in a statement. an announcement.
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“The North’s continued provocations and reckless statements undermine peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and in the international community,” the note added.
The North Korean army's accusation was that a South Korean military ship “invaded” the border by between 2,5 and 5 kilometers a few minutes later, and this prompted 10 warning shots in response.
North Korean view
“Coast defense units on the western front (…) adopted an initial countermeasure to forcibly expel the enemy warship by firing 10 multiple rocket launcher projectiles towards the territorial waters where enemy naval movement was detected,” he said. a North Korean spokesperson said in a statement.
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“Once again we strongly warn the enemies who carried out maritime provocations, in addition to artillery fire and cross-border loudspeaker broadcasts,” the North Korean source added.
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Since the end of the Korean War in 1953, a maritime border between the countries has never been established. The area is considered a flashpoint and has been the scene of several clashes over the years.
In recent weeks, tensions have increased with several missile launches and artillery fires by North Korea, considered a provocation by South Korea and Japan.
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Pyongyang has drastically increased military exercises in recent months, while Seoul and Washington say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's regime is close to carrying out the country's seventh nuclear test.
The exchange of warnings this Monday (24) took place on the day that the American Undersecretary of State visits Japan and participates in a trilateral meeting with Tokyo and Seoul, in a demonstration of unity in the face of Pyongyang.
(With AFP)
