Incheon Coast Guard Chief Yang Jongta Found Dead at Official Residence

Yang Jongta, Chief of the Incheon Coast Guard, was found dead at his official residence, prompting a police investigation.

According to the Incheon Seobu Police Station and Incheon Coast Guard on September 28, a report was filed to emergency services (112) at approximately 9:05 a.m. that Yang was not breathing at his apartment in Cheongna-dong, Seohae District, Incheon.

Coast Guard officers went to the residence after Yang failed to come to work that day. Upon arrival, they found Yang collapsed and reported the incident.

Incheon Maritime Police Station

When the police arrived at the scene, Yang was already deceased. Police stated they are considering death from chronic health conditions, such as myocardial infarction, as a possibility, and will decide whether to conduct an autopsy.

A police official stated, "No criminal activity has been identified so far."

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