South Korea vows to protect islands after attack

South Korea’s president pledged today to boost security around islands near the site of a North Korean artillery attack as the North warned of more retaliation for any “reckless military provocations”.

Seoul and Washington also increased pressure on China to use its influence on ally North Korea to ease soaring tensions that erupted after an exchange of fire on Tuesday that left four South Koreans dead, including two civilians. China urged both sides to show restraint.