South Korea’s accusations that North Korea was responsible for the attack on one of its naval warships in March, killing 46 sailors, has prompted deepening tensions and harsh words. After a multinational investigation of the sinking pointed to North Korea, South Korean president Lee Myung-bak promised “stern action” against his not-so-friendly neighbour. For its part, North Korea is dismissing the results of the investigation as a fabrication, and issued a warning of its own: “If the (South Korean) enemies try to deal any retaliation or punishment, or if they try sanctions or a strike on us,” said Col. Pak In Ho of North Korea’s navy, “we will answer to this with all-out war.”
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North Korea warns of war
South Korea vows “stern action” after ship sinking; North Korea denies involvement