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49937
Tue, 03/10/2009 - 21:17
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N. Korean freighter collides with S. Korea fishing boat: Coast Guard
TONGYEONG, South Korea, March 10 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean freighter sailing through the Jeju Strait collided with a South Korean fishing boat, leaving one man injured, the local Coast Guard said Tuesday.
The Coast Guard said the 1,790 ton Nampo-based ship collided with a 29-ton
fishing boat from Uljin on Monday off the coast on Yeosu, 455 km southeast of
Seoul.
Of the 12 South Korean crew members, one was taken to a nearby hospital after
complaining of chest pain.
Authorities said that while the fishing boat was damaged, it was able to reach
port using its own power. Meanwhile, the North Korean freighter conceded to
having caused the collision and agreed to enter Pohang harbor to answer
questions.
yonngong@yna.co.kr
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The Coast Guard said the 1,790 ton Nampo-based ship collided with a 29-ton
fishing boat from Uljin on Monday off the coast on Yeosu, 455 km southeast of
Seoul.
Of the 12 South Korean crew members, one was taken to a nearby hospital after
complaining of chest pain.
Authorities said that while the fishing boat was damaged, it was able to reach
port using its own power. Meanwhile, the North Korean freighter conceded to
having caused the collision and agreed to enter Pohang harbor to answer
questions.
yonngong@yna.co.kr
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