April 22, 2010
South Korean military intelligence officials reportedly suspect a North Korean torpedo sank the naval frigate Cheonan last month, Yonhap News reports.
The assessment was made right after the March 26 incident, said an unnamed official. The ship broke in half and sank near the western sea border with North Korea.
The site of the sinking is near where Pyongyang and Seoul fought several gun battles.
Initial reports by South Korea's chief investigator blamed the sinking on an "external explosion."
Military sources in South Korea said they have been told that the attack was carried out by North Korea and midget submarines on the express order of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il, reported the Daily Telegraph (U.K.).
Paid Military Periscope subscribers can get more information on the Cheonan at:
http://www.militaryperiscope.com/weapons/ships/frigcorv/w0007476.html
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North Korea: Short-Range Missiles Launched From East Coast
October 12, 2009
North Korea test-fired short-range missiles off its east coast on Monday, the Yonhap News Agency (South Korea) reports.
Some reports indicated that two missiles were involved, while others reported there were five.
The missiles were launched south of Musudan-ri, North Hamgyeong province, said a South Korean government official.
Pyongyang previously issued a ban on the use of waters in that area from Oct. 10 to Oct. 20, which could mean more launches are expected.
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