U.S. military told to get ready in Korea standoff

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Obama orders commanders to prepare 'to deter future aggression'
5/24/10

WASHINGTON - The White House said Monday that President Barack Obama "fully supports" the South Korean president and his response to the torpedo attack by North Korea that sank a South Korean naval ship.

In a statement, the White House said Seoul can continue to count on the full backing of the United States and said U.S. military commanders had been told to work with their South Korean counterparts "to ensure readiness and to deter future aggression."

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37309788/ns/world_news-asiapacific/


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