Bombardment of Yeonpyeong

On South Korean island, tensions high as North Korea’s tough talk continues

Global Politics

In most of South Korea, people are taking the North’s sabre-rattling with a big grain of salt. But on islands along the border, especially on Baengnyeong Island, people are a bit more tense. And all of the strong words are hurting the islands’ economy, as well.

Skepticism Over Food Aid to North Korea

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Tensions Rise Over South Korean Artillery Drills

The World

Aftermath of North Korean shelling

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More warning signs on Korean peninsula

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The World

Koreas trade artillery fire

Global Politics

North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire today in one of the most dramatic confrontations between the two since the Korean War ended without a peace treaty. Reporter Jason Strother has reaction from South Korea.