9-Person Vessel Capsizes Northeast of Dokdo Sea

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] A vessel carrying 9 crew members capsized in the waters northeast of Dokdo, and the Coast Guard is conducting a search.

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According to the East Sea Regional Coast Guard on the 20th, at around 2:24 PM, a report was received from Japan's 8th Regional Coast Guard about the capsizing of vessel A (72 tons, 9 crew members) registered in Hupo, approximately 168 km northeast of Dokdo.

The East Sea Coast Guard dispatched 5,000-ton and 1,500-ton patrol ships and a helicopter to the scene, and nearby Japan Coast Guard vessels are also conducting a search at the accident site.

The Coast Guard has requested rescue cooperation from local governments, fire departments, and the navy, among other related agencies.

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