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N Korea boosting capability to attack South: report

Wed, Jan 07, 2015 - 5:50 AM

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NORTH KOREA has set up posts along its border with South Korea to be able to more quickly invade its neighbour, while also expanding its artillery and mechanised forces, according to South Korea's Defence Ministry.

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