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S.Korean soldiers and civilians board ferry to Yeonpyeong island

6 January 2024
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2024-01-06 16:06

Soldiers and civilians in South Korea boarded a ferry heading to Yeonpyeong island, where residents were ordered on Friday to evacuate to.

Yeonpyeong, with about 2,000 residents, is around 70 miles west of Seoul. Local officials said residents had been told to evacuate to shelters as a "preventative measure.

 

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