ANKARA

At least two people were rescued and five others went missing after a fishing boat capsized off the coast of South Korea, local media reported on Monday.

An 83-ton vessel, presumed to be carrying seven people, capsized in waters west of Seosan, about 100 kilometers (62.1 miles) southwest of Seoul, according to the Yonhap News Agency.

South Korean Coast Guard officials said that a search operation continued for the missing people, however, high tides hamper efforts.

An investigation has been launched to ascertain the cause of the accident.

*Writing by Islamuddin Sajid