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Police probe after fisherman finds body under old Geoje Bridge

Police launched an investigation after a fisher found the body of a man in his 40s under the old Geoje Bridge connecting the southeastern cities of Geoje and Tongyeong early Friday, authorities said.

2025-11-07

Coast Guard cracks down on illegal foreign fishing

With autumn crab season underway and more than 800 Chinese fishing boats spotted in the Yellow Sea, Korean authorities have launched a large-scale crackdown — in cooperation with the Navy and other agencies — on illegal foreign fishing.

2025-10-15

Two apprehended for hiding illegally caught female snow crabs in Pohang

Two people, including the captain of a fishing vessel, were caught by the Coast Guard after hiding thousands of illegally caught female snow crabs in home aquariums. The Pohang Coast Guard is investigating the suspects, including a man in his 50s.

2025-10-09

Chinese nationals caught trying to illegally enter Korea sought employment

Eight Chinese nationals attempted to illegally enter Korea during the Chuseok holidays before fleeing and being caught near Taean County, South Chungcheong. Investigators said the group sought illegal employment in Korea.

2025-10-08

Teen found dead after jumping into sea to save friend

A teenager who went missing after jumping into the sea to save a friend in Gunsan, North Jeolla, was found dead three days later.

2025-09-30

Man falls from Incheon Bridge in fourth such incident this month

The Coast Guard launched a search Friday after a man fell into the waters below Incheon Bridge, marking the fourth such incident this month.

2025-09-26

Coast Guard launches search after suspected suicide at Incheon Bridge

A driver went missing on Thursday after leaving a car parked on Incheon Bridge, prompting a search by the Coast Guard.

2025-09-25

Fishing boat accident leaves one missing, one dead and two injured

One crew member went missing, one died and two others sustained injuries when a wire rope snapped on a crab fishing boat operating near Yeonpyeong Island in Incheon, the Korea Coast Guard said on Tuesday.

2025-09-23

Korean Coast Guard chief offers to resign over officer's death during rescue attempt

Korea Coast Guard Commissioner General Kim Yong-jin offered his resignation over the recent death of Sergeant Lee Jae-seok, who died while rescuing an older man stranded in a tidal mudflat.

2025-09-16

Colleagues allege Coast Guard attempted to cover up officer's tragic death

Four colleagues of Lee Jae-seok, a Coast Guard officer who died while rescuing an older man trapped in a mudflat, alleged during a Monday press conference at his funeral home in Incheon that the Coast Guard tried to cover up details of the incident.

2025-09-15