Chinese Fisherman Fatally Stabs South Korean Coast Guard
Created: 2011-12-13 09:04 EST
Category: China
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A Chinese fishing skipper fatally stabbed a South Korean coastguard officer and injured another on Monday. He attacked after his vessel was stopped for illegal fishing in the Yellow Sea—near Incheon, and west of Seoul.
One of the officers—Lee Cheong-ho—later died in a local hospital. The other officer, Lee Nak-hoon, was stabbed in the abdomen and had to undergo surgery while the Chinese skipper was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported the coast guards had detained the vessel and the other eight Chinese fishermen on board.
The Associated Press reported South Korean foreign ministry wedged a strong protest with the Chinese ambassador, Zhang Xinsen.
On Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said the Chinese regime is, "currently clarifying the situation.”
Illegal Chinese fishing is on the rise in South Korean waters—rich in crabs, anchovies, and croaker fish.
At least 440 Chinese fishing vessels have been caught illegally fishing in South Korean waters. This is a jump of nearly 50 percent from last year. It has led to frequent clashes between Chinese fishermen and South Korean marine police.
One of the officers—Lee Cheong-ho—later died in a local hospital. The other officer, Lee Nak-hoon, was stabbed in the abdomen and had to undergo surgery while the Chinese skipper was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported the coast guards had detained the vessel and the other eight Chinese fishermen on board.
The Associated Press reported South Korean foreign ministry wedged a strong protest with the Chinese ambassador, Zhang Xinsen.
On Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said the Chinese regime is, "currently clarifying the situation.”
Illegal Chinese fishing is on the rise in South Korean waters—rich in crabs, anchovies, and croaker fish.
At least 440 Chinese fishing vessels have been caught illegally fishing in South Korean waters. This is a jump of nearly 50 percent from last year. It has led to frequent clashes between Chinese fishermen and South Korean marine police.
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