South Korean Government has given an evacuation order to roughly 2,000 People living on Yeonpyeong Island of South Korea in the Yellow Sea due to a possible North Korean Attack.
This is due to North Korean provocation involving naval ships.
Update: NORTH KOREA FIRES and SOUTH KOREA RESPONDING
South Korea to carry out live-fire drills in response to North Korean artillery near Yeonpyeong Island.
North Korea fires artillery near South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island, and residents told to seek shelter.
South Korea says North Korea's military has fired over 200 artillery shells near South Korean islands.
Update: Statement from South Korea's military after North Korea fires artillery near Yeonpyeong Island.
"We sternly warn that North Korea is solely responsible for this escalating crisis, and strongly urge it to stop immediately."
Update: The evacuation order for Yeonpyeong Island residents was issued not because of North Korea's earlier coast artillery fire, but due to intercepted radio communications by North Korean forces.
South Korean intelligence suggests North Korea will open fire on the island's settlements if South Korea conducts live-fire drills.
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