April 19, 2024
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North, South Korea exchange artillery in West Sea

No casualties reported in latest incident to take place in disputed territory

Vessels from North and South Korea have both fired across the disputed Maritime border between the two countries, the South Korean Government has said.

While the news of artillery fire  in that area is reminiscent of the Yeonpyeong bombardment in 2010, which killed two South Korean military personnel and two civilians, no casualties have been reported in this time round.

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