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The BBC's John Sudworth explains how the cross-border clash developed
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North Korea's shelling of an island in South Korea near a disputed sea border has drawn international condemnation.
US President Barack Obama said he was "outraged" by the attack on Yeonpyeong island. It was also denounced by Russia, Japan and European countries.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon called it "one of the gravest incidents since the Korean War" and urged restraint on both sides.
South Korea returned fire and threatened missile strikes if there were "further provocations".
South Korea's military had been carrying out an exercise nearby, but it denies opening hostilities by firing towards the North.
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