A 9.77-ton fishing vessel, carrying 19 passengers, ran aground near Chubongdo Island off Tongyeong, South Korea, at approximately 6:14 AM today. Authorities launched a rescue operation and successfully evacuated all 19 individuals from the vessel. The incident occurred in waters near Tongyeong City, Gyeongnam Province. Details surrounding the cause of the grounding are currently under investigation. No injuries have been reported among those rescued. The rescued passengers are receiving necessary assistance following the ordeal. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.