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South Korea's Tougher Approach to North Korean Provocations?

Nov 29, 2010 | 21:54 GMT

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Summary

In a nationally televised speech, South Korean President Lee Myung Bak indicated his country may abandon its policy of tolerance toward North Korean provocations in favor of a tougher policy of counterstrikes and retaliation.

In a televised address to the country, President Lee Myung Bak said South Korea is considering retaliatory measures for future North Korean provocations....

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