U.S. Condemns North Korea's 'Belligerent' Attack on South

November 23, 2010
FoxNews.com

The White House condemned North Korea's "belligerent" artillery attack Tuesday against a small South Korean island, a strike that left at least two dead and set dozens of buildings on fire.

The attack on the island of Yeonpyeong was the latest in an escalating series of provocations from the communist country which is preparing for a leadership succession. South Korean officials said the North launched the attack after warning the country to halt military drills in the area.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs issued a pre-dawn statement saying Washington is "in close and continuing contact with our (South) Korean allies" about the situation. the rest