What is Pyongyang thinking?

Our top story tonight... South Korea says two soldiers were killed after the North attacked Yeonpyeong Island.

Seoul's international allies quickly condemned the North's actions. Beijing appealed for calm. But how did Pyongyang respond?

The North Korean news agency, KCNA, warned of "merciless military counteractions" if South Korea intrudes "even 0.001 mm" into its waters.

Here's the full statement on the KCNA website. Prepare for a colorful read.

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