South Korean Navy Patrol Plane Crashes Near Pohang, Four Aboard

A South Korean Navy patrol plane carrying four crew members crashed on June 29, 2025, near its base in the southeastern city of Pohang during a training mission. The P-3 maritime patrol aircraft took off at 1:43 p.m. but went down shortly afterward for reasons still unknown. Local residents witnessed the crash and subsequent explosion, prompting a rapid response by rescue teams and firefighters who arrived at the scene to extinguish the blaze. Authorities, including Pohang's Nambu police and the Navy, have confirmed the crash but have not yet provided details on casualties or injuries as investigations and search operations continue. The Navy has launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the crash and the status of the personnel aboard. Updates are expected as officials gather more information from the crash site.