Seoul Steps Up Diplomatic Response to Sinking

"With suspicion growing of North Korea’s involvement in the sinking of the naval patrol ship Cheonan, South Korea is stepping up preparation for a diplomatic response to the incident.

Seoul will begin its diplomatic response with its allies based on its bilateral alliance with Washington and seek support from the international community. This gradual approach is intended to gain global support for sanctions on North Korea.

○ Comprehensive response based on S. Korea-U.S. alliance

Beginning with a meeting of the Security Policy Initiative Friday, South Korea and the U.S. are devising countermeasures."

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