North Korea has raised its military readiness though no signs of fresh provocation were visible amid high tensions after the South blamed it for a deadly warship attack, the South's defense chief said Tuesday.
The U.N. Security Council said late Monday it is "gravely concerned" the ship sinking could endanger peace on the peninsula and urged both Koreas to refrain from any provocative acts. A statement was issued after the council listened to separate presentations from each side, with Seoul seeking U.N. action to punish Pyongyang.
Both Koreas have exchanged harsh rhetoric and bolstered their military readiness, but Seoul officials have said it is unlikely renewed tension would lead to all-out war.
By: Brant
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