VOICED: South Koreans call for strong response against North

The video discusses joint naval exercises in the Yellow Sea following North Korea's missile strike on a South Korean island. Led by the USS Washington, these exercises aim to deter further aggression. South Koreans support the maneuvers, urging their government to retaliate. North Korea claims self-defense and threatens counterattacks if provoked. Both South Korea and the US seek to avoid conflict, pressuring China to influence North Korea. China is expected to play a key role in reducing tensions and promoting denuclearization.

What was the purpose of the joint naval exercises in the Yellow Sea?

How did South Koreans react to North Korea's missile strike?

What stance does John Doe suggest regarding military action against North Korea?

What are the main issues concerning the Korean Peninsula as mentioned in the text?

What role is China expected to play in easing tensions between North and South Korea?