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South Korea Seizes Two Chinese Fishing Boats for Crossing Maritime Border
Two Chinese fishing boats were seized near Baengnyeong island in the Yellow Sea after crossing the Northern Limit Line into South Korean waters on Friday evening. One Chinese sailor in his 40s died during the operation after suffering cardiac arrest. Officials reported the death to Chinese consular authorities and plan to investigate the crew on illegal fishing charges.
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Two Chinese fishing boats were seized near the border island of Baengnyeong in the Yellow Sea on suspicions of illegal fishing in South Korean waters, officials said Saturday. m. Friday. They were intercepted 14.8 kilometers northwest of the island.
One of the sailors entered a state of cardiac arrest during the operation. Crew members said the deceased sailor had consumed a lot of alcohol. Officials reported the sailor's death to Chinese consular authorities. Authorities plan to investigate the rest of the crew members regarding circumstances surrounding their illegal fishing.
The seizure is part of a special crackdown on boats engaging in illegal activities in South Korean waters.
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