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Gunsan man investigated for unreported long-distance boating
A man in his 40s is being investigated by the Gunsan Coast Guard in South Korea for boating without giving required notice.
He left Sinchi Port in Gunsan with two companions in a 90-horsepower inflatable boat.
They were found at sea near Twelve Dongpa-do, about 28 km from the port.
South Korean rules require boaters to notify the coast guard or another relevant office when they travel more than 10 nautical miles, or about 18.5 km, from their departure port.
The man was caught on the morning of October 10.
Breaking the rule can bring a fine of 200,000 won.
The coast guard says the notice helps it respond quickly to accidents, and it is investigating the man.
Gunsan Coast Guard is investigating a man in his 40s over allegedly boating without the required long-distance activity report.
He left Sinchi Port in Gunsan’s Okdo-myeon and was found about 28 kilometres away near the Sibidongpado Islands.
He was aboard a 90-horsepower inflatable boat with two companions.
South Korean law requires a report for water leisure activities more than 10 nautical miles from the departure port, with a fine of 200,000 won for violations.
- Who
- A man in his 40s is under investigation. Two companions were with him.
- What
- He is suspected of taking part in water leisure activities without filing a required report.
- When
- He left at about 6 a.m. on October 10, 2026; the investigation was announced on October 11.
- Where
- He travelled from Sinchi Port in Okdo-myeon, Gunsan, to waters near the Sibidongpado Islands, about 28 kilometres away.
- Why
- The law requires reporting water leisure activities more than 10 nautical miles from the departure port.
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Reporting long-distance water leisure activities is an important procedure for responding quickly to various safety accidents. Please comply with safety rules.
The man left Sinchi Port in Gunsan aboard an inflatable boat with two companions.
Coast Guard officers found the boat in waters near the Sibidongpado Islands, about 28 kilometres from the port.
Gunsan Coast Guard said it was investigating the man over the alleged failure to report.
- Man under investigation
- A man in his 40s
- Departure point
- Sinchi Port, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan
- Distance travelled
- About 28 kilometres
- Boat
- 90-horsepower inflatable boat
- Reporting threshold
- More than 10 nautical miles, or about 18.5 kilometres
- Fine for violation
- 200,000 won
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