South Korean naval sailor found dead after going missing at sea

A South Korean naval sailor has been found dead after going missing from a frigate near the Northern Limit Line. The sailor was last seen by colleagues between midnight and 2 a.m. on July 12 while on duty. His absence was noted when he failed to report for his shift at 8 a.m. that morning.

A large-scale search operation was immediately launched, involving over ten naval and coast guard vessels, multiple helicopters, and assistance from nearby fishing and commercial ships. The South Korean navy even notified North Korea via international maritime frequencies about the missing sailor.

Early on July 13, the sailor's body was recovered by the navy in waters about 52 kilometers east of Goseong County, Gangwon Province. The military is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the sailor's death.