Barricades on beach of Yeonpyeong island

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in February 2009 shows barricades constructed on the coast of the island of Yeonpyeong near the tense western sea border to block a possible landing by North Korean forces. North Korea fired dozens of artillery rounds into South Korean waters and the island on Nov. 23, 2010. (Kyodo)

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