"Deadly Capsizing: South Korean Tanker Disaster Claims Lives"

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"Deadly Capsizing: South Korean Tanker Disaster Claims Lives"
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A South Korean chemical tanker, the Keoyoung Sun, capsized off an island in southwestern Japan, resulting in the deaths of eight crew members and leaving two others missing. The tanker was carrying 980 tons of acrylic acid, and no leaks have been detected so far. The Japan Coast Guard received a distress call from the tanker before it capsized, and footage showed the ship completely overturned. South Korean officials are mobilizing resources to support rescue efforts and assist the crew members' relatives.

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