Prime Minister Jeong on Jeju Fishing Boat Capsizing: "Rescue as Quickly as Possible"

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun. / Photo by Kang Jin-hyeong aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun instructed to make every effort for a swift rescue in relation to the fishing boat capsizing accident that occurred off the coast of Jeju on the 29th.

The Prime Minister's Office announced that Prime Minister Chung urgently instructed, "The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries and the Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard should mobilize all available vessels, aircraft, rescue teams, as well as fishing boats, merchant ships, and government vessels operating nearby to do their utmost in rescuing lives and conducting search operations."

He urged, "Rescue the crew members trapped inside the vessel as quickly as possible," and added, "Since the local weather conditions are unfavorable, ensure the utmost safety of the rescue teams."

At around 7:44 PM on the 9th, a 39-ton purse seine fishing vessel named 32 Myeongmin, registered in Hallim, Jeju City, capsized approximately 2.6 km northwest off Jeju Port. The Coast Guard is conducting rescue operations. (Image source=Yonhap News)

Prime Minister Chung also ordered, "The Minister of National Defense should support the search by deploying naval warships and assist night rescue operations by deploying aircraft to drop flares, ensuring smooth nighttime rescue activities."

At around 7:44 p.m. the previous day, a report was received that a 39-ton fishing boat with seven crew members on board capsized approximately 2.6 km northwest of Jeju Port, and the Coast Guard is currently conducting rescue operations.

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