South Korea's KOSPI (equity index) and won both taking a hit on North Korea strike report

<p>News is here ICYMI:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.forexlive.com/news/an-evacuation-order-has-been-issued-for-south-korean-border-island-of-yeonpyeong-20240105/" target="_blank" rel="follow" data-article-link="true">An evacuation order has been issued for South Korean border island of Yeonpyeong</a></li></ul><p>South Korea's military says a maritime strike on the island was being carried out by North Korea. Not for the first time; in November 2010, North Korean artillery shelled Yeonpyeong.</p><p>KRW, 5 minute candles</p><p>Yeonpyeong lies just south of the maritime border line with North Korea, the hotly disputed Northern Limit Line (NLL).</p><p>Civilians on the island are being evacuated.</p><p>Equities:</p>

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.