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Sparring On The Korean Peninsula

Jan 5, 2011

The world is on edge after North Korea shelled South Korea off disputed waters. Susan Osman's guests get heated over the historic significance and how the international community should get involved.

Aired December 3, 2010

Tags: waters,North Korea,South Korea,international community

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