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A South Korean navy ship with about 100 personnel on board is sinking off the west coast near North Korea, possibly due to a torpedo attack, reports say. | A South Korean navy ship with about 100 personnel on board is sinking off the west coast near North Korea, possibly due to a torpedo attack, reports say. |
The ship was sinking near Baengnyeong island, Yonhap news agency quoted navy officials as saying. | The ship was sinking near Baengnyeong island, Yonhap news agency quoted navy officials as saying. |
It also said the South Korean ship had fired shots toward an unidentified ship in the North. The incident has not been confirmed by government officials. | It also said the South Korean ship had fired shots toward an unidentified ship in the North. The incident has not been confirmed by government officials. |
A rescue operation was said to be under way, amid fears for the sailors. | A rescue operation was said to be under way, amid fears for the sailors. |
PREVIOUS CLASHES 2009: One North Korean sailor killed in a naval battle2002: Four South Korean sailors and an estimated 30 North Koreans killed in a naval battle1999: At least 17 North Korean sailors believed killed in naval fire fight1998: South Korea captures a North Korean mini-submarine in its waters1996: A North Korean submarine runs aground in South Korean waters | |
The South Korean government has convened an emergency meeting, according to the officials. | The South Korean government has convened an emergency meeting, according to the officials. |
The ministry of defence has not confirmed the reports of North Korean involvement. | The ministry of defence has not confirmed the reports of North Korean involvement. |
The Yellow Sea border was the scene of deadly naval battles in 1999 and 2002 and of a fire fight last November which left a North Korean patrol boat in flames and one dead. | |
The South Korean vessel alleged that the North Korean vessel had crossed the disputed sea border - a charge North Korea denied. | |