Rainbow-Colored Oil Sheen Discovered Near Jangjadae Bridge in Gunsan; Coast Guard Investigates Source

The Coast Guard has launched an investigation after a 1-kilometer-long oil slick appeared in the waters near Jangjadae Bridge in Okdo-myeon, Gunsan, North Jeolla Province.

The Gunsan Coast Guard reported that a report was received at around 3:40 p.m. yesterday (August 28) stating that a rainbow-colored oil sheen had formed in the waters near the bridge.

The Coast Guard deployed coastal rescue boats from the Saemangeum Coast Guard Substation and land patrol teams to respond to the scene, successfully removing the oil slick without further spreading in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

The Coast Guard plans to investigate the cause and circumstances of the incident, focusing on vessels that passed through the area.

Yang Byung-seok, head of the Marine Environment Protection Division at the Gunsan Coast Guard, stated, "Intentionally discharging oil into the sea can be punished by up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to 50 million won," adding, "We will investigate whether this was an act of marine pollution, such as an intentional oil spill."

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