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All 267 Rescued After South Korean Ferry Runs Aground Near Jindo

A rapid coast guard operation followed the Queen Jenuvia II striking rocks near Jangsan Island.

Overview

  • The 26,546-ton Queen Jenuvia II was sailing from Jeju to Mokpo with 246 passengers and 21 crew, plus 118 vehicles.
  • The ferry grounded around 8:17 p.m. local time near Jangsan Island in the Jindo area, according to the Coast Guard.
  • A hole was found in the bow, with no flooding reported as officials secured the vessel.
  • Five people were treated for minor injuries as patrol boats transferred everyone safely to shore.
  • President Lee ordered swift action and real-time public updates, and Prime Minister Kim directed full mobilization near the site of the 2014 Sewol disaster.