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Destroyed houses are seen on Yeonpyeong Island, South Korea, following artillery exchange between North and South Korea on November 24, 2010 in Yeonpyeong Island, South Korea.

Aerial view of destroyed houses in South Korea

By Mish Whalen

Dozens of artillery shells fired by North Korea struck the South Korean Island of Yeonpyeong reportedly causing injuries and prompting return fire from South Korean troops. The incident comes amid tensions over North Korea's nuclear program and the announcement of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's youngest son as his successor. See more photos here.

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