8 Chinese fishing boats captured off S. Korea's west coast for illegal anchoring

The Coast Guard has seized eight Chinese fishing boats in waters off South Korea's west coast for anchoring in the area for an extended period without permission, officials said Tuesday. The Central Regional Coast Guard said it seized the eight Chinese ships on charges of violating the Ship Act and the Public Waters Management and Reclamation Act. The vessels are suspected of illegally remaining anchored for a prolonged period in waters near Yeonpyeong Island, according to the Coast Guard. Of th