Korean peninsula

Residents on Korean border island live in fear amid heightened North-South tensions

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Residents of Yeonpyeong island, which is controlled by South Korea but is geographically much closer to North Korea, have long lived in fear of getting caught in the crossfire between the two countries. A recent escalation of tensions that forced the island’s inhabitants to seek shelter brought back painful memories for long-time residents as well as some migrant workers.

January 12, 2024