A search is underway off South Korea’s east coast after a diver and a vessel captain were reported missing during a leisure diving trip, according to local media reports.
Details remain limited, but early information suggests the incident occurred near Jukbyeon Port in Uljin County, a coastal area along the East Sea known for local fishing and recreational diving activity.
According to reporting from Chosun Ilbo, the alarm was raised at approximately 10:33 a.m., prompting a response from the South Korea Coast Guard. Both the diver and the captain associated with the vessel involved in the dive have not yet been located.
Authorities are understood to be conducting an active search operation in the area, although no official statement detailing the scale of the response, conditions at sea, or circumstances leading up to the incident has been released at this stage.
This remains a developing situation, and updates are expected as more information becomes available from authorities or additional reporting.
The Scuba News will continue to monitor this story and provide verified updates as they emerge.
Update: Diver Found Alive After 12 Hours Adrift
April 27, 2026
The diver reported missing off South Korea’s east coast has now been found alive after drifting at sea for approximately 12 hours, according to updated reports from local authorities and media.
He was located later the same day after being spotted by a passing vessel and subsequently recovered by the Coast Guard. The diver is reported to be in stable condition.
At the time of writing, questions remain regarding the reported missing captain. Subsequent coverage in Korean media indicates that a captain has been found deceased in nearby waters, although official confirmation linking this individual to the same incident has not been clearly established.
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Missing Diver Found Alive After 12-Hour Drift Off South Korea as Captain’s Fate Remains Unclear
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