North Korea Fires Artillery Shells Near South Korean Islands
Provocative Act Raises Tensions Amidst Military Escalations
SEOUL, South Korea (Nov. 4, 2023)
North Korea has fired hundreds of artillery shells on Friday near two South Korean islands in the disputed maritime boundary dividing the two nations, prompting heightened tensions.
Recent weeks have witnessed an escalation in North Korean accusations against South Korea and its ally, the United States, for allegedly provoking military standoffs through war maneuvers. The latest round of artillery fire comes after North Korea launched over 20 missiles into the sea, one of which landed close to South Korea's coastline.
South Korea and the United States responded to North Korea's missile launches by firing eight missiles on Monday. In a televised address, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol labeled North Korea as the primary adversary and pledged to adopt a resolute stance against its military provocations.
In response to the missile launches, North Korea stated that the maneuvers were practice strikes targeting South Korea and the United States, accusing the two countries of engaging in "dangerous war games." The escalating tensions have raised concerns over the potential for further military conflict between the two Koreas.
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