Archive · 20 Nov 2025
South Korean Ferry Rescued After Running Aground
A big ferry with 267 people on it hit a rock near an island in South Korea.
Everyone is safe, and the ferry was towed to a port.
Investigators are looking into why the ferry couldn't change course in time.
A South Korean ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew ran aground off the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula.
The ferry, Queen Jenuvia 2, struck a rocky island near Jindo and became stranded, but no lives were in danger and the vessel was not leaking.
All 267 passengers and crew were successfully rescued, and the ferry was towed to a nearby port for investigation.
Authorities are examining whether there was a navigational error, as the ship may have been unable to change course in time in the narrow channels.
The incident sparked memories of the 2014 Sewol ferry sinking, which killed over 300 people, but this time, no lives were at risk.
- Who
- 267 passengers and crew on the ferry Queen Jenuvia 2
- What
- Ran aground off the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula
- When
- Wednesday, then towed to port on Thursday
- Where
- Near Jindo island, South Korea
- Why
- The ferry struck a rocky island, and authorities are investigating if there was a navigational error
Rescuers
Passengers
Rescue Efforts
Rescuers
Deployed all possible resources, successfully rescued everyone
Passengers
Awaited transfer to rescue boats, remained calm
- Ferry Name
- Queen Jenuvia 2
- Passengers and Crew
- 267
- Ferry Capacity
- 1,010 passengers
- Operator
- Seaworld Ferry
- Weather Conditions
- Fair with light winds
- Cause of Incident
- Potential navigational error
Sources
South Korean ferry with 267 on board runs aground, rescue underway
South Korean ferry carrying about 270 people runs aground, injures 3
Stricken ferry in South Korea towed to port as authorities launch probe
South Korea arrests crew members for negligence after ferry runs aground
