South Korean Ship Sinking – North Korean Attack?

A South Korean naval ship sank following an explosion near a disputed maritime border with North Korea in the Yellow Sea late Friday, prompting a rescue mission to save approximately 100 sailors.

A short time later, a second naval ship later fired shots at an unidentified vessel, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.

Defense officials were trying to determine what caused the explosion, which occurred about 10:45 p.m. local time. Korean TV reports speculated the ship was struck by a torpedo though there was no immediate official word.

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