Chemical tanker from South Korea capsizes near Japan; 7 missing

Chemical tanker from South Korea capsizes near Japan; 7 missing

A South Korean chemical tanker, the Keoyoung Sun, capsized off the coast of Japan's southwestern Mutsure Island, resulting in a search and rescue operation. The Japanese coast guard received a distress call from the vessel, which was reported to be tilting dangerously. In the immediate aftermath, four crew members were rescued, while seven others remained unaccounted for. The identities of the rescued individuals include nationals from China, South Korea, and Indonesia. However, further details regarding the condition of these crew members have not been disclosed. Search and rescue efforts continue for the missing personnel as authorities work to determine the cause of the incident.

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