▲ This file photo, taken Nov. 9, 2025, shows a capsized vessel in waters off the southwestern island of Gageo. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

BUSAN, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- A tugboat capsized in waters off the southeastern city of Busan on Wednesday, with only one of eight crew members aboard rescued so far, the Coast Guard said.

The 286-ton vessel overturned in the waters just southeast of Busan at about 1:30 p.m., prompting the Coast Guard to dispatch rescue personnel and equipment to the scene.

One of the vessel's crew members was rescued by a cargo ship passing near the area.

Oceans Minister Hwang Jong-woo instructed authorities to mobilize all available resources for rescue efforts.

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