The naval clash between South and North Koreas has escalated tensions between the two sides, making their relationship plunge to the lowest point since Kim Dae-jung and North Korean leader Kim Jong-il held the historic summit meeting two years ago.

• 南、北韩海军冲突已增加双方间的紧张，使双方关系降至两年前金大中与北韩领袖金正日举行历史性高峰会议以来的最低点。