Northern Limit Line

In June 2002, as the 2002 FIFA World Cup was taking place, the North Korean Navy deployed 3 fishing boats with North Korea spies abroad. When the fishing boats crossed over the Northern Limit Line, the South Korean Navy apprehended the boats and their men. Not knowing the North Korea were actually spies, the higher-ranking officials ordered their release. After returning to North Korea, the spies reported and made plans to attack South Korea. Days later, officials from North Korea ordered its Korean People's Navy to enter South Korea waters and survey Republic of Korea Navy patrol ship. The Ministry of National Defense (South Korea) was notified about this but was ordered by the Blue House not to engage in fire or warn with firearm, in order to keep the Sunshine Policy. Again, the Korean People's Navy crossed the Northern Limit Line, this time with patrol boats. Immediately they were spotted on radar and the Republic of Korea Navy sent patrol boats to warn Korean People's Navy. After being warned, and almost collision with the two country's boats, the Korean People's Navy patrol boats returned to their country. When they returned, the Korean People's Navy reported to their commanders the survey of the Republic of Korea Navy patrol boats. The Ministry of National Defense (South Korea) was alerted again that the Korean People's Navy was going to attack. On 29 June 2002, the Ministry of National Defense (South Korea) ordered the Republic of Korea Navy patrol boats to just patrol, without notifying them about North Korea new actions. On the same day at 9:37 am, the Republic of Korea Navy detected Korean People's Navy action at the Northern Limit Line. After being notified, the ROK SECOND Fleet ordered the Republic of Korea Navy patrol boats not to fire unless Korean People's Navy fires. The Republic of Korea Navy sent warnings. The Korean People's Navy boats refuse to retreat and continue to follow the Republic of Korea Navy boats. At 10:25 am, the Korean People's Navy