Seven years ago on November 23rd.
Pyongyang fired artillery shells at the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong-do near the western
sea border,... killing two soldiers and two civilians.
The Marine Corps held a ceremony to honor the young men who died serving their country.
Oh Jung-hee files this report from Daejeon.
Placing flowers and paying tribute to the two loved sons, friends, and comrades...
November 23rd is a solemn day for South Korean citizens.
It was on this day, seven years ago, that North Korea bombarded South Korea's Yeonpyeong-do
Island.
Over 200 people gathered at Daejeon National Cemetery on Thursday for a commemoration ceremony,...
and heavy snowfall added to the somber atmosphere.
(Korean) "It's already seven years ago, but I remember
that day was very cold just like today.
Today we miss and pay respect to the two soldiers who died while carrying out their duty.
I hope the whole nation remembers them with one heart."
On November 23rd, 2010,... North Korea fired 170 artillery shells at South Korea's Yeonpyeong-do
Island,... located south of the Northern Limit Line, and 110 kilometers west of the capital
Seoul.
The attack left two soldiers and two residents dead, and 16 injured.
It also damaged military facilities and civilian structures.
(Stand-up) "Seven years have passed... but the bombardment
of Yeonpyeong-do Island is still vividly recollected and is seen as one of the worst inter-Korean
clashes after the Korean War."
The Marine Corps honored the brave deeds of the soldiers who fought this tough battle
against North Korea,... and promised to secure peace for the South Korean people.
(Korean) "Still, North Korea is raising tensions with
its unpredictable provocations and continuous nuclear and missile tests.
We, the Marine Corps, are well aware of the security situation,... and are maintaining
the highest level of military readiness to protect South Korea and the northwestern islands."
To remember this day, the Marine Corps also held a special drill on Thursday afternoon,...
at the exact time when North Korea launched the attack on Yeonpyeong-do Island.
Oh Jung-hee, Arirang News, Daejeon.
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