S. Korea marks 22nd anniversary of victorious inter-Korean naval skirmish


South Korean Navy sailors who fought in the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong salute their fallen comrades during the ceremony for the 22nd anniversary of the inter-Korean naval skirmish held at the 2nd Fleet Command in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, on Saturday. - Photo: The Korea Herald/ANN

SEOUL: South Korea on Saturday (June 29) commemorated the 22nd anniversary of its victorious naval skirmish against North Korea, paying tribute to Navy sailors killed in action and vowing to honour their sacrifices with a firmer defence posture.

The ceremony marking the anniversary of the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong took place at the Navy's 2nd Fleet Command in Pyeongtaek, 60km south of Seoul.

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