Yonhap reports South Korea’s latest crises—floods, ferry, protests—highlighting its role as the country’s main news agency, government-funded and Seoul-based.
A steel structure at a decommissioned power plant in Ulsan, South Korea, collapsed during demolition, trapping multiple workers. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with concerns over further collapse hampering operations. One worker has died, and others remain trapped as authorities mobilize extensive resources. The incident is under investigation.
The Queen Jenuvia 2 ferry ran aground near Jindo, South Korea, with 267 onboard. All passengers and crew were rescued, and authorities are investigating the cause, which remains unclear. The incident follows a history of ferry accidents in the region.