The marine corps on Yonphyong Island staged live shell firing drills of tanks, artillery pieces and other offensive weapons for several hours, kicking up war hysteria.

Civilians, administrative officials and police on the island were hurled into the drills.

A similar war drill was staged on Paekryong Island under the name of combined drill.

Such saber-rattling was staged on those islands, the most dangerous hotspots, to ignite a war at any cost.