A South Korean passenger ferry, the Queen Jenuvia 2, carrying a total of 267 individuals, including 246 passengers and 21 crew members, ran aground on a reef.
The incident took place near Jangsan Island in Sinan County, off South Korea's south-east coast, on Wednesday evening local time. The vessel struck rocks located near the uninhabited island of Jogdo.
According to reports from the Coast Guard, the Queen Jenuvia 2 is currently immobilized on the reef. The Coast Guard has stated that there is no immediate risk of the ferry sinking or capsizing. Procedures are underway to transfer individuals from the ferry to patrol boats.
Local media sources have indicated that five individuals sustained minor injuries due to the impact of the grounding. No other casualties have been reported.