A crew member from a Navy vessel went missing on July 12 while on patrol in the northern East Sea, prompting military authorities to initiate a search operation.
The Navy reported, "This morning, a crew member (soldier) from a Navy vessel performing patrol duties approximately 50 kilometers east of Gojin in the East Sea went missing."
The missing soldier is identified as a private first class, and the vessel involved is a frigate. It is understood that the North Korean side was also notified of the incident through international maritime communication channels accessible to them.
The Navy stated, "We are currently conducting a joint search with the Coast Guard, deploying ships and aircraft to locate the missing individual. We have also communicated the situation to fishing boats and nearby commercial vessels to assist in the search efforts."
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