Busan: A tugboat capsized in waters off the southeastern city of Busan, with only one of eight crew members aboard rescued so far, the Coast Guard said. The incident occurred when the 286-ton vessel overturned in the waters just southeast of Busan at about 1:30 p.m., prompting an immediate response from rescue teams.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the Coast Guard swiftly dispatched rescue personnel and equipment to the scene following the accident. A cargo ship passing nearby managed to rescue one of the crew members, bringing a glimmer of hope amid the ongoing rescue efforts.

Oceans Minister Hwang Jong-woo has instructed authorities to mobilize all available resources in the search and rescue operations, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. The efforts to locate and rescue the remaining crew members continue, as authorities work tirelessly to bring the situation under control.