A ferry traveling from Jeju to Mokpo ran aground on rocks off South Korea's southwest coast, leaving three people with minor injuries. Rescue teams deployed roughly 20 vessels and an aircraft and evacuated all 267 people on board — 246 passengers and 21 crew. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the grounding.
South Korea Ferry Runs Aground Near Mokpo; 267 Evacuated, 3 Lightly Injured
A ferry traveling from Jeju to Mokpo ran aground on rocks off South Korea's southwest coast, leaving three people with minor injuries. Rescue teams deployed roughly 20 vessels and an aircraft and evacuated all 267 people on board — 246 passengers and 21 crew. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the grounding.
09:12 PM, 11/19/2025Society
A ferry carrying 267 people ran aground on rocks off South Korea's southwest coast late Wednesday while traveling from the island of Jeju to the port city of Mokpo. The coast guard reported three people sustained minor injuries in the incident.
The vessel had 246 passengers and 21 crew members on board. Coast guard units mobilized about 20 vessels and an aircraft to the scene and evacuated everyone on the ship; there were no reports of serious injuries.
Authorities received notice of the grounding late Wednesday and said an investigation is under way to determine what caused the vessel to run aground. Officials are also monitoring the area for potential safety or environmental hazards.
The coast guard said rescue operations were completed without further incident. Further updates will be released as investigators assess the vessel and interview crew and passengers.