Overview
- The vessel grounded on the Jeju–Mokpo 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.