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News North Korea fires on S. Korean loudspeakersNo casualties reported in afternoon attack; South Korea fires back with 155mm rounds to no response from Northern side
North Korea fired on South Korea’s recently installed propaganda speakers on Thursday at 4 p.m. using counter battery artillery, according to local media. The attack was directed towards the Yoncheon 28th Division, but the loudspeakers were reportedly undamaged. People living in Hwangsan-li and Sanmgot-li, Yoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do have been evacuated from the area. South Korea reportedly fired back with dozens of 155mm shells, though there was no further response from the DPRK. Seoul will also hold an emergency council meeting on the attack, the Yonhap News Agency reported. “We have strengthened our military readiness and are closely watching movements of the North’s © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |