The Blue House has released a statement calling this afternoon’s attack on Yonpyeong Island a clear armed provocation.
Senior Officer to the President for Public Relations Hong Sang Pyo released the President’s statement at 6:05 P.M., saying, “It is a clear armed provocation. Especially, an indiscriminate attack on civilians is completely unforgivable.”
Furthermore, Hong went on “We will punish them strictly in case of additional provocation,” and added, “The North Korea authorities must take due responsibility for this situation.”
