March 19, 2024
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Punish N.Korean provocations ‘harshly’ – ROK Navy

South Korea’s Chief of Naval Operations tells marine to reply to provocations by sinking DPRK ships

South Korea’s Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) instructed marines on Thursday to retaliate with force should North Korea cause provocations in the Yellow Sea.

CNO Jeong Ho-seop made the remarks during a visit to the ROK Navy’s Second Fleet Headquarters at Pyeongtaek on South Korea’s west coast.

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