http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/northkorea/2011/12/20/55/0401000000AEN20111220003500315F.HTML
2011/12/20 10:18 KST
N. Korean troops withdraw from annual training after leader’s death
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Yonhap) — Some North Korean troops conducting an annual winter exercise returned to their bases hours after the announcement of the death of their leader Kim Jong-il, a South Korean official said Tuesday.
“We’ve learned that some units in the middle of their winter exercise went back to their bases overnight (Monday),” an official with the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) here said. “Also, all military units have tightened their security.”
North Korea typically holds winter military drills in December.
The official added that most units along the border are flying flags at half-mast to pay respect to the late leader. He said unusual activities from the North, including signs of any imminent provocation, had not been observed thus far.
The North announced Kim Jong-il’s passing two days after the fact.
The official added that most units along the border are flying flags at half-mast to pay respect to the late leader. He said unusual activities from the North, including signs of any imminent provocation, had not been observed thus far.
The North announced Kim Jong-il’s passing two days after the fact.
Suspicions arise over cause of death
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2011/12/116_101111.html
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