Dead mackerel and herring wash ashore on South Korea coast

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Hundreds of dead fish, including mackerel and herring, were found along Yeongok Beach in Gangwon province.

WHO: South Korean authorities and local residents

WHAT: Hundreds of dead fish, including mackerel and herring, washed ashore on Yeongok Beach, with similar incidents reported at nearby beaches.

WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 11:51 PM ET

WHERE: Yeongok Beach, Gangwon Province, South Korea

WHY: Officials said marine pollution is unlikely to be the primary cause, and attention turned to a possible link with a recent surge in Pacific bluefin tuna catches.

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