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South Korea Rescues All 267 After Passenger Ship Runs Aground Off South Jeolla

Rescuers completed a full evacuation to Mokpo with only minor injuries reported.

Overview

  • The vessel grounded on the JejuMokpo route on the evening of Nov. 19 off the coast of South Jeolla Province near Jindo.
  • All passengers and crew were taken off the ship by late night, and 27 people sustained minor injuries according to local reports.
  • Maritime police dispatched guardboats and led transfers to Mokpo as the Korea Fire Agency supported the operation.
  • The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said there was no water ingress, indicating limited immediate flooding risk.
  • Authorities are examining whether the ship strayed from its planned course after reports that it heeled about 15 degrees.