North Korea fires artillery shells at the border island

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North Korea has fired more than 200 artillery shells off its western coast, towards South Yeonpyeong Island, Seoul's military said.

South Korea immediately issued an evacuation warning for civilians on the island, but it has not yet been confirmed whether it is related to the bombings.

The South has condemned the move, calling it a "provocative act".

In 2010, North Korean artillery fired multiple shots at Yeonpyeong Island, killing four people.

The shelling follows warnings from Pyongyang that it was building up its military arsenal in preparation for war that could "break out at any time" on the peninsula.

Authorities on nearby Baengnyeong Island also reported an evacuation order there.

The latest incident comes months after North Korea completely suspended a military agreement with the South aimed at improving relations./ CNA

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