NEW : tensions remain high as China opposes military drill off west coast of peninsula . A new prime minister nominee is named instead . North Korea apparently targeted key sites on Tiger Island , a South Korean lawmaker says . A joint military drill is a ` ` reckless plan '' by ` ` trigger - happy elements , '' the North says .
NEW : Tensions remain high as China opposes military exercise off west coast of peninsula . A new defense minister nominee is named Friday . North Korea apparently targeted key sites on Yeonpyeong Island , a South Korean lawmaker says . A joint military drill is a `` reckless plan '' by `` trigger-happy elements , '' the North says .