Wed Nov 19 13:53:00 UTC 2025: Summary:
A South Korean ferry carrying 267 people, including 246 passengers and 21 crew members, ran aground on rocks off the southwest coast of South Korea near Shinan on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Five people sustained minor injuries. The coast guard is mobilizing resources for rescue efforts. The cause of the grounding is currently unknown. The ferry was traveling from Jeju Island to Mokpo.
News Article:
South Korean Ferry Runs Aground; Rescue Efforts Underway
Seoul, South Korea – November 19, 2025 – A South Korean ferry carrying 267 people ran aground on rocks off the southwest coast near Shinan on Wednesday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. According to the coast guard, the incident occurred as the vessel traveled from Jeju Island to the port city of Mokpo.
Yonhap news agency reports that five people sustained minor injuries, but no other casualties have been reported. The coast guard received a report of the incident late Wednesday and is deploying all available resources to evacuate those on board.
The cause of the grounding remains unclear at this time. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the incident. Stay tuned for updates as the rescue operation unfolds.
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