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What do you need to know about the continuing conflict between the North and South Koreas? How will it affect you in Sacheon?

In brief, it is nothing to worry about. North Korea postures like this on a regular basis, every couple of years. Usually it coincides with a need for more food aid or foreign assistance, or elections in the South -- both of which are happening now.

Skirmishes usually occur at sea, rarely on land. For all the talk and bravado, there is really little to worry about.

You can read a lot more about it in this excellent CNN article.