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S. Korean coast guard boat capsizes, 3 missing

(Xinhua) Updated: 2012-10-18 15:08

SEOUL - A boat carrying 17 South Korean coast guard officers capsized in waters off the country's southernmost island of Jeju, leaving three missing, local media reported Thursday.

The officers were on a rescue operation for a Malaysian-flagged cargo vessel, according to Yonhap News Agency.

The Jeju coast guard is searching for the missing officers.

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