UNITED STATES
"Such unacceptable behavior only deepens North Korea's isolation," the White House said in a statement. "It reinforces the resolve of its neighbors to intensify their cooperation to safeguard peace and stability in the region against all provocations.
"...This attack constitutes a challenge to international peace and security and is a violation of the Armistice Agreement."
JAPAN
Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada said it was important for South Korea, the United States and Japan to be on the same page and what was necessary now was to react "calmly and firmly".
