Male Body Found in the Sea near Jeju Doduhang, Resident of Seoul

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters (Jeju) Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The body of a man was found in the waters off Jeju Island, prompting the Jeju Coast Guard to launch an investigation.

According to the Jeju Maritime Police Station on the 19th, at 10:34 a.m. that day, a report was received that a person had fallen into the sea about 100 meters southwest of Jeju Coast Guard Dodu Substation at Dodu Port, Jeju City.

The rescue team that responded brought the person ashore, but he was already deceased.

He was wearing a black padded jacket and black pants, and was confirmed to be a citizen of Seoul.

The Jeju Coast Guard is investigating the exact cause of death based on surrounding CCTV footage and other evidence.