North Korea Threatens to Strike Southern Islands

World | March 17, 2013, Sunday // 12:39|  views

North Korea confirmed in February that it had "successfully" carried out an underground nuclear test, drawing immediate condemnation from rival South Korea. Image by EPA/BGNES

A North Korean propaganda website has warned of strikes against Southern islands and advised residents to leave.

The Uriminzokkiri website  mentioned targets including Yeonpyeong island, which was attacked by Northern forces in 2010, the BBC informs.

The US said on Friday it would refocus missile defences to its west coast to counter the North's threats.

Pyongyang declared earlier in March that it is ending all non-aggression pacts with South Korea. The announcement followed a new round of UN sanctions punishing Pyongyang for its nuclear test last month.

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