Tensions as S Korea and US set for military exercises

Help

South Korea is to strengthen its military force on five islands close to North Korea, amid tensions over a clash that left four people dead.

North Korean shelling of a South Korean island on Tuesday killed two civilians and two marines, and prompted an increase in regional tension.

The BBC's Chris Hogg says North Korea is threatening more attacks with any "further provocation" as joint military exercises between South Korea the US are plannned for Sunday.

BBC © 2013 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.