(LEAD) Lee orders to mobilize all available resources to search, rescue crew of capsized tugboat

On Wednesday, September 2, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung issued an emergency directive to mobilize all available resources for the search and rescue of the crew members of a capsized tugboat. The order prioritizes the immediate deployment of assets to locate and assist those missing following the maritime accident.

The directive reflects an urgent government response to the incident, focusing on maximizing rescue capabilities to ensure the safety of the crew. Authorities are currently coordinating efforts to manage the situation at the site of the capsizing.