White House officials condemn North Korean attack

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  • By Karen Parrish
  • American Forces Press Service
White House officials condemned the North Korean artillery attack against the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong Nov. 23.

"The United States strongly condemns this attack and calls on North Korea to halt its belligerent action and to fully abide by the terms of the Armistice Agreement," according to a White House statement.

The attack on Yeonpyeong is reported to have killed two and injured 15.

The White House statement affirms the U.S. is firmly committed to the defense of South Korea and to the maintenance of regional peace and stability.