JR Kyushu announced the suspension of its high-speed ferry “Queen Beetle” connecting Hakata Port and Busan until June 28 due to a crack in the hull. Discovered during an inspection on May 30, the damage necessitates urgent repairs. The resumption of service post-June 28 remains uncertain. The ferry, which operates daily, was returning to Hakata for inspection after an alert was triggered near Busan. Source: Queen Beetle
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