Ship Sinks In South Korea, 7 People Disappear Including Indonesian Citizens

Seven people disappeared after a fishing boat sank off the southern coast of Tongyeong City in South Korea.

A total of nine crew members, including seven Indonesian citizens, were inside when the 29 tonne ship capsized in the morning in waters located 68 kilometers south of the island of the Mongyeong area, South Gyeongsang, Yonhap News reported, citing Coast Patrol officers reported by ANTARA, Saturday, March 9.

Two crew members were found unconscious on board and have been taken to hospital. Meanwhile, other member search operations are still being carried out.

South Korean authorities have not provided additional information regarding the citizenship of the other two crew members.