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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

One decade after Sewol disaster, a nation remembers

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.

2024-04-16

Ten years after Sewol tragedy, a survivor helps victims of other disasters

Yu Ga-young, a former Danwon High School student who survived the deadly accident, is navigating her pain by actively aiding disaster victims. Most of the Sewol victims were Yu's schoolmates, who were on a school trip to the resort island of Jeju.

2024-04-16

Celebrities and K-pop singers commemorate Sewol tragedy's 10th anniversary

Singers Doyoung of boy band NCT, Keonhee of Oneus, actor Park Bo-young and more celebrities shared the yellow ribbon on their social media accounts, joining in the nationwide commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the 2014 Sewol ferry tragedy.

2024-04-16

Nation marks 10 years since Sewol tragedy with memorials, safety programs

With Tuesday marking the solemn 10th anniversary of the 2014 Sewol ferry tragedy, localities have unveiled measures and events commemorating the disaster while emphasizing the importance of safety.

2024-04-15

Always remember

A massive sculpture commemorating the 304 victims of the Sewol ferry that sunk off the island of Byeongpung in Jindo County, South Jeolla, on April 16, 2014, sits on the National Maritime Safety Center building, which opened Thursday.

2023-12-07

Supreme Court upholds acquittals of Coast Guard officials for Sewol response

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the acquittals of several former Coast Guard officials indicted on charges related to failed rescue efforts during the 2014 Sewol ferry sinking.

2023-11-02

Supreme Court upholds acquittal of former Coast Guard officials over Sewol ferry case

The court said "there was no misunderstanding of the law in the lower court's rulings" that acquitted nine officials, including Kim Suk-kyoon, the former chief of the Korea Coast Guard.

2023-11-02

[Editorial] What has changed since the ferry tragedy? (KOR)

Our society has not improved much in terms of safety awareness.

2023-04-18

[Editorial] What has changed since the ferry tragedy?

Our society has not improved much in terms of safety awareness.

2023-04-17