Shortly after I left Korea earlier this year, a naval incident occured that sunk a South Korea warship. I had nothing to do with it! Lives were lost on the Cheonan as it was ripped in half by an explosion and sent to the sea floor. Initial analysis suspects that it was torpedoed. South Korea suspects that North Korea perpetrated the deed with a mini sub. North Korea denies the transgression.
Tensions between the two were tense before but was starting to ease a smidge. Now, thats all shot to hell. The South has begun blaring radio programs at the North via some large speakers along the border. They are fortifying their maritime borders with ships and mines. The North has cut off all communications and will act upon any percieved threats.
The two halves of the ships have been salvaged for investigation. Large cranes were used to haul the hulks out of the water. The stern came up first and the bow followed a few days later. Throughout South Korea, television broadcasters, postponed airing music and variety shows during the incident. Schedules are slowly going back to normal
