韩国在朝韩海上边界附近进行炮火演习

South Korea's defense ministry says its marines are conducting a live-fire artillery drill on Yeonpyeong island, which was shelled by North Korea in ministry says the drills, near the disputed sea border separating North and South Korea, are the first since the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il last month. Artillery drills are also taking place on the nearby island of Baengnyeong. An official described the artillery drills as routine. A similar drill on Yeonpyeong island in 2010 prompted a North Korean artillery bombardment that killed four South Koreans.韩国国防部说，韩国海军陆战队在延坪岛上进行炮火实弹演习。这个岛屿在2010年曾经遭到朝鲜炮击。韩国国防部说，在朝韩有争议的海上边界附近进行的这轮演习是朝鲜领导人金正日上个月去世后的第一次。炮火演习也在附近的白翎岛进行。一位官员称，这只是常规演习。韩国2010年在延坪岛举行的一次类似演习曾经引发朝鲜火炮袭击，造成四个韩国人死亡。