Monday, March 29, 2010

S. Korean Defense Chief Says North May Have Floated Mine to Damage Navy Ship

"SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea may have deliberately directed an underwater mine toward the South Korean naval ship that exploded and sank three days ago near a disputed maritime border, the defense minister told lawmakers Monday.

Defense Minister Kim Tae-young said military authorities have not ruled out North Korean involvement in the sinking of the Cheonan, which split apart within minutes of an explosion in the rear hull late Friday night, according to the ship's captain."

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