At least eight dead as South Korean-flagged tanker capsizes off Japan
South Korean-flagged tanker capsized off Japan with 8 dead and 2 missing, carrying acrylic acid.
- Bilawal Riaz
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A South Korean-flagged tanker, the Keoyoung Sun, with 11 crew members capsized off Japan near Mutsure Island. Eight people have been confirmed dead, with two still missing. The crew consisted of South Koreans, Indonesians, and a Chinese national. A rescue operation is ongoing. The tanker was carrying 980 tons of acrylic acid, but no leaks have been detected. The cause of the capsize is unknown. The South Korean government is providing support for the rescue efforts and families of the crew members.