Fishing Boat Capsizes Off Gyeongju Coast... Korean Prime Minister: "Mobilizing All Available Equipment and Personnel for Rescue"

"Must Do Our Best to Identify Missing Persons"

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on the 9th, regarding the fishing boat capsizing accident that occurred near Gampo Port in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, said, "The Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Korea Coast Guard must mobilize all available equipment and personnel, including patrol vessels and underwater search and rescue teams, to prioritize saving lives."

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is speaking at the State Affairs Ministers' Meeting held on the 5th at the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jo Yong-jun

On the same day, Prime Minister Han received a report on the on-site situation related to the accident and gave this urgent order, stating, "We must do our utmost to identify the missing persons through an accurate confirmation of the crew members on board."

He also said, "The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the Ministry of National Defense, and Gyeongsangbuk-do must actively support the personnel and equipment available for maritime rescue to ensure smooth on-site rescue operations," and requested, "Furthermore, considering the local maritime weather conditions, thorough measures must be taken to ensure the safety of the rescue team members."

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