S. Korean man believed drowned

DENPASAR, Bali: Kuta beach rescuers are still searching for the body of a South Korean man who was reported missing after he went swimming on Saturday.

"We're still combing the shore along Kuta to find the body of the tourist," Antara quoted a local lifeguard as saying.

The young Korean man, Lee Seong Weon, was reported to have drowned while swimming along the famed seafront.

The death of the Korean raises the number of deaths of foreign tourists in the area this year to four. Previous deaths were of Singaporean, Swiss and British nationals.

Lifeguards warn that strong currents and strong waves hitting Kuta would continue until October. Vacationers are urged to obey warning signs when swimming along the beach. (mds)