The stern of the South Korean Cheonan ship is docked on a barge off Baengnyeongdo island near the maritime border with North Korea, northwest of Seoul Friday. Lee Jung-Hoon/Yonhap/ReutersWhy South Korea Hesitant To Blame North Korea In Cheonan Ship Sinking -- Christian Science Monitor
South Korean investigators cited an 'external explosion' in the Cheonan ship sinking three weeks ago. The government is moving cautiously toward blaming North Korea, though it appears keen to avoid an escalating crisis.
Top South Korean officials moved inexorably Friday toward blaming North Korea for the sinking of a Navy ship three weeks ago, in a case in which many see the government's integrity and judgment in the balance.
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More News On The Sinking Of The Cheonan
South Korea Says Ship Sank After ‘External Explosion’ -- New York Times
South Korean Officials Say External Blast Sunk Navy Ship -- Voice of America
'External explosion' probably sank ship, S. Korean says -- Washington Post
S Korea suggests outside blast sank ship -- Financial Times
External blast 'likely cause' of S.Korea warship sinking -- AFP
Stern indicates external explosion -- Joong Ang Daily
South Korea raises sunken warship amid questions about retaliation -- Christian Science Monitor
Wait for the facts, but be prepared -- Joong Ang Daily
Holed Cheonan stern ups the ante -- Asia Times
Conservative Leaders Call for Military Retaliation -- Korea Times
No Tit-for-Tat Over Cheonan? -- Korea Times
U.S. Navy Helps S.Korea Search for Answers -- FOX News
6-Party Talks in Limbo Over Ship Investigation -- Korea Times
Chronology of North Korean attacks on South Korea -- AP
