Official Investigation says North Korean torpedo sank Cheonan

The CHEONAN a South Korean warship sunk near the north/south maritime border on March 26 after an explosion, killing 46 sailors.

Today the Official International Investigation into the sinking was released, confirming rumors that have existed since the March incident. The investigators were comprised of a group from South Korea, Australia, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. Co-chair of the group Dr Yoon Duk-yong reported that overwhelming evidence points to the conclusion that a North Korean submarine fired a torpedo at the Cheonan causing the sinking.

The sub used in the attack is believed to be a midget submarine the YEONO. This vessel along with other small submarines and a mother ship were found to have left a North Korea Navy base in the Yellow Sea two to three days prior to the attack.

Last month South Korean President Lee Myung-bak vowed that he would take stern action if the North was found responsible. Today North Korea is still denying any involvement and reportedly said that if the South acts out any retaliation it will result in an all out war.
Damages found to the ship were a shock wave bubble affect consistent with a homing torpedo attack. Pieces of the torpedo were recovered and found to have Korean writing on them. The parts of the torpedo were shown to be identical to a blue print for a 7.35 meter torpedo from a North Korean weapons brochure.

The White House agrees with the report and President Obama has vowed to support the Republic of Korea in their efforts to obtain justice and defense against further attacks.