A fishing boat capsized off the southwestern coast of Gageo Island, leaving three people missing. The Coast Guard reported the incident on November 9, 2025. Search operations are underway.
According to the South Korean Coast Guard, a fishing boat capsized off the southwestern coast of Gageo Island on November 9, 2025, leaving three crew members missing.
The announcement was made at 10:52 a.m. local time and classified as urgent news. Gageo Island is part of Sinan County in South Jeolla Province, located in the remote southwestern sea.
Search and rescue operations for the missing individuals are underway led by the Coast Guard, though no further details have been released. The incident highlights ongoing maritime safety concerns in South Korea's southwestern waters.