A fishing boat disaster off South Korea's Jeju Island has left two dead and 12 missing, sparking a massive rescue operation involving naval ships, aircraft, and divers. The 129-tonne vessel sank early Friday while transferring its catch, officials confirmed.
🚨 Key Details: • 15 crew members rescued (2 later died in hospital) • 12 still missing, including 2 Indonesians • 43 vessels, 3 navy ships, and 13 aircraft deployed • Survivors report boat capsized during net retrieval
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered 'all available resources' for rescue efforts, while Prime Minister Han Duck-soo requested military flares to aid night operations 🌙✈️.
Jeju coast guard official Chung Moo-won vowed to 'mobilize all resources' in the search. Authorities are now investigating why the vessel sank during routine fishing work 🕵️♂️⚓.
Our thoughts are with all affected families 💔. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
