Chief Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong conveyed this information in a press release. President Lee received a report on the situation shortly after the incident occurred.
At approximately 10:10 a.m., a 992-ton liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier collided with a 79-ton fishing vessel in the waters off Gijang County. The fishing boat capsized and sank, resulting in eight crew members falling into the sea, six of whom have been rescued.
The Coast Guard is reportedly conducting search operations for the remaining two individuals.
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