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Fishing Boat Sinks Near South Korea's Jeju Island, 2 Dead, 12 Missing

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol mobilizes extensive resources for the search and rescue operation following the tragic incident.

  • Two crew members were found in cardiac arrest and later pronounced dead after a fishing boat capsized off Jeju island.
  • Twelve crew members, including 10 South Koreans and 2 foreigners, remain missing after the incident.
  • The 129-ton vessel, carrying 27 crew members, sank while transferring its catch to another ship.
  • Rescue efforts involve 11 vessels and 9 aircraft from various South Korean agencies, plus 13 civilian ships.
  • South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has instructed officials to use all available resources to locate the missing.
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