Prime Minister Han Seung-soo directed the mobilization of all available resources, including coast guard vessels and underwater rescue teams, to prioritize the rescue of individuals following the capsizing of a fishing boat in Jeju waters.
According to the Prime Minister's Office, Han issued an urgent directive to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the Korea Coast Guard regarding the 29-ton fishing vessel '7 Seongjinho,' which capsized approximately 33 nautical miles west of Chagwi Island at around 3:07 a.m. on October 5, with 11 people on board.
Han also emphasized the need to confirm the identities of those on board to assist in locating any missing persons.
He instructed the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the Ministry of National Defense, and Jeju Province to actively support the deployment of personnel and equipment for maritime rescue operations to ensure smooth rescue activities.
Additionally, he called for careful consideration of local maritime weather conditions to ensure the safety of rescue personnel.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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