North Korean Boat Sinks Off South Korea's Eastern Coast; One Crew Member Missing
Japan's Coast Guard rescued three crew members after the vessel went down, while South Korean authorities joined the search for a fourth person still unaccounted for.
A North Korean boat sank off South Korea's eastern coast, leaving one crew member missing, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
The Japan Coast Guard rescued three crew members from the vessel following the sinking, the report said.
South Korean authorities have since joined the search effort for the fourth crew member, who remains missing, according to the same source.
Details regarding the cause of the sinking, the exact location of the incident, and the identities or nationalities of those aboard have not been disclosed in the initial report.
Further information on the search operation and the condition of the rescued crew members was not immediately available.
Sources
- Crew member missing after North Korean boat sinks off South Korea's eastern coast — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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