MOSCOW (Sputnik) — At least eight people died on Sunday as a boat was found capsized off the south-western coast of South Korea, Zeenews news outlet reported, citing the coastguard.
The fishing boat that went missing late Saturday was found near South Korean Chuja Island, according to the reports.
Three people were allegedly rescued and flown on a helicopter to a hospital nearby Jeju Island.
The exact number of passengers that were on board of the vessel when it capsized is yet to be confirmed.