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Han River cruise grounds in shallows, prompting passenger evacuation
March 29, 2026
The korea Herald News
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A sightseeing boat cruising on the Han River in Seoul ran aground Saturday evening, prompting a brief rescue operation. According to the Seocho Fire Station on Sunday, the vessel — operated by E-Land Group and carrying 359 passengers — became stuck on a shallow stretch of the river near Banpo Bridge at around 8 p.m., about 30 minutes after departure.
Firefighters and police dispatched rescue and patrol boats shortly afterward and began evacuating passengers around 8:30 p.m. The operation was com
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