President Lee offers government apology to victims of major disasters and their families

President Lee Jae Myung formally apologized on behalf of the government in a meeting with family members of victims of recent major disasters, including the Sewol ferry sinking, Itaewon crowd crush and Jeju Air crash.

2025-07-16

Pope Francis' passing hits Korea's marginalized communities hard

Pope Francis' death elicited heartfelt responses from those he connected with, including victims of the Sewol ferry disaster and LGBTQ Catholics, who emphasized his compassion for marginalized communities and ongoing influence.

2025-04-22

11 years after Sewol tragedy, time still hasn't healed all

Memorials around the nation observed the 11th anniversary of the tragic Sewol ferry sinking on Wednesday.

2025-04-16

Malfunctioning steering system, poor stability caused Sewol ferry disaster, new gov't probe finds

The Sewol ferry disaster in 2014 was caused by internal structural failures, including a malfunctioning steering system and poor stability, according to recently revealed findings from government investigations.

2025-04-14

Yoon approves Sewol support but vetoes four other bills

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday approved a bill extending medical support for victims of the 2014 sinking of the Sewol ferry but also vetoed four other bills that his Cabinet had sent back to the National Assembly for reconsideration.

2024-05-29

세월호 참사 10주기, “기억하겠습니다”

A somber wave of remembrance swept through the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday as thousands gathered to commemorate the victims of the 2014 Sewol ferry tragedy.

2024-04-23

A decade after Sewol disaster, safety awareness at sea remains a problem

A decade has passed since the Sewol ferry sinking, but man-made ship disasters remain a problem. Critics warn that social disasters and casualties will persist without heightened safety awareness.

2024-04-18

After Sewol, Jindo suffers from the passing of the buck (KOR)

I hope the memorial space for the tragedy will not be disturbed again due to the operating cost after it finally opened after all the twists and turns.