Korea steps up security
From CNN Correspondent Sohn Jie-ae
SEOUL, South Korea (CNN) -- In the wake of last week's deadly train bombings in Spain, South Korea's acting president has ordered stepped up security measures as his country prepares to send more troops Iraq.
Acting President Goh Kun made the decision after meeting with top aides, a presidential spokesman said.
No specific threat has been reported.
Next month, South Korea will send 3,000 additional troops to Iraq, to join 600 soldiers already there.
Once the deployment is completed, South Korea will have the third-largest contingent in Iraq, after the United States and Britain.
Terrorists who have claimed responsibility for the Madrid bombings said they were in retaliation for Spain's support of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and the deployment of Spanish troops there.
Goh took over as interim leader following the unprecedented impeachment vote against President Roh Moo-hyun last week.
He has urged citizens to remain calm and vowed the government would maintain its alliance with Washington.
