Dozens of rescue workers keep searching missing South Korean tourists after the sightseening boat with 33 South Koreans on board collided with a big cruise ship in the Danube River in the central Budapest.
Seven people are reported dead, and 21 others are still missing including two Hungarian crew members. None of the tourists were wearing life jackets.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in instructed officials to employ “all available resources” to support the rescue effort in Hungary.
His spokeswoman Ko Min-jung said Mr Moon also ordered the launch of a government taskforce led by foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha and for officials to maintain close communication with family members of the South Korean passengers.
A team of South Korean officials left for Hungary on Thursday to assist with the rescue operation and support passengers and their families. Ms Kang was also travelling to Hungary.
The 33 South Koreans included 30 tourists on a package tour of Europe, two guides and one photographer, according to the South Korea-based Very Good Tour agency, which organised the trip.