4 dead, 2 missing after fishing boat sinks in waters near S. Korea

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Maritime police conduct search and rescue operations after a Chinese fishing boat sank in the waters of Jeollabuk-do Province, South Korea, October 20, 2021. /CFP

Four people were killed and two are still missing after a Chinese fishing boat sank in the waters of Jeollabuk-do Province, South Korea, on Wednesday, China Media Group (CMG) reported.

The accident happened at 12:05 a.m. and nine people have been rescued, CMG said earlier.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing.

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