The Republic of Korea's defence minister has resigned amid criticism of his handling of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea's shelling of an island near their disputed maritime border.
President Lee Myung-bak will name Kim Tae-young's successor on Friday. Tuesday's barrage left two RoK civilians and two marines dead, and sent regional tensions soaring.
The RoK has increased troop numbers on Yeonpyeong and other nearby islands, and announced more rigorous rules of engagement for future incidents.
Mr Kim had been urged to step down by legislators from both governing and opposition parties over his handling of the shelling.
In his resignation statement, the minister said he took full responsibility.BBC/VOVNews
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