At around 7:36 a.m. on the 16th, a report was received that a 35-ton fishing vessel capsized approximately 7.5 km south of Sipidongpado, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk.

Capsized fishing boat <br>Photo by Yonhap News

Capsized fishing boat
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It is reported that 8 people were on board the vessel.


The Gunsan Coast Guard has dispatched helicopters and patrol vessels to the scene and is conducting rescue operations.



A representative of the Gunsan Coast Guard said, "We have convened the regional rescue headquarters and are doing our best to save lives," but added, "There are fishing nets spread out at the scene, making rescue efforts difficult."


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