Fishing boat sinks off Jeju Island

Fishing boat sinks off Jeju Island

This photo, provided by the Korea Coast Guard, shows a search operation for the 129-ton Geumseong, which sank 24 kilometers off Jeju's Biyang Island at 4:33 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2024. Of its 27 crew members — 16 South Koreans and 11 foreigners — 15 were rescued, including two who were found unconscious and later pronounced dead, while 12 others remained missing. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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