Yeonpyeong Island, South Korea:
South Korea says it has ended maritime drills on a front-line island and that there have been no signs of any North Korean military response.
South Korea's Defense Ministry says the live-fire artillery drills lasted for about 90 minutes Monday.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity and gave no further details.
South Korea said it launched fighter jets to deter any North Korean attacks during the drills on Yeonpyeong.
The island was shelled by the North after similar drills last month. Two marines and two civilians were killed.
The North considers the waters around Yeonpyeong its territory and has threatened to retaliate for any new drills.
South Korea's Defense Ministry says the live-fire artillery drills lasted for about 90 minutes Monday.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity and gave no further details.
South Korea said it launched fighter jets to deter any North Korean attacks during the drills on Yeonpyeong.
The island was shelled by the North after similar drills last month. Two marines and two civilians were killed.
The North considers the waters around Yeonpyeong its territory and has threatened to retaliate for any new drills.
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