Fishing vessel 2066 Chesongho was reported to capsize at 8:30 p.m. while operating at sea, approximately 8 kilometers from Seogwipo port. There were a total of 10 crew-members on board, including three Vietnamese nationals.

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Fishing vessel 2066 Chesongho capsizes off the coast of Jeju Island at 8:30 p.m. on February 12.

Rescuers swiftly arrived at the scene and, so far, have saved five crew members, comprising four foreigners and the captain. All the three Vietnamese have been saved and are in stable health condition without any serious issues.

Upon receiving the information, the Vietnamese Embassy coordinated with local authorities to verify the information and identify the Vietnamese crew-members. The embassy also urged Seogwipo police to send them to a hospital for health monitoring and to provide updates for the embassy.

On late February 12, the RoK’s acting President Choi Sang-mok instructed all available equipment and personnel to be mobilized to find the missing and also ensure safety for rescuers.

Source: VNA