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How the Sewol Sinking Changed South Korea

How the Sewol Sinking Changed South Korea

By Sera Yeong Seo Park
10 years on, bereaved families and their supporters continue to push for justice and accountability in all manner of man-made tragedies.

The Sewol Ferry Disaster, 10 Years Later

The Sewol Ferry Disaster, 10 Years Later

By Mitch Shin
Despite two changes in the South Korean presidency, bereaved families say their questions remain unanswered.
South Koreans Ashamed Over Safety Failures in Halloween Tragedy

South Koreans Ashamed Over Safety Failures in Halloween Tragedy

By Hyung-jin Kim
"Our public insensitivity to safety is too severe,” one South Korean man told the Associated Press.

7 Years After Sewol Ferry Disaster, Bereaved Families Still Urge Government to Reveal the Truth

7 Years After Sewol Ferry Disaster, Bereaved Families Still Urge Government to Reveal the Truth

By Mitch Shin
Four years into a new presidential administration that promised transparency, families say key questions still remain shrouded in mystery.  

The Turning Point for South Korean Democracy

The Turning Point for South Korean Democracy

By Chris Carothers
South Korea's youth were famous for being politically apathetic. Not anymore.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

As Sunken Ferry Is Finally Raised, Documentary Explores What Comes After the Sewol

As Sunken Ferry Is Finally Raised, Documentary Explores What Comes After the Sewol

By Bruce Harrison
A new documentary attempts to uncover the factors behind one of South Korea's greatest tragedies.

South Korea Will Salvage the Sewol Ferry

South Korea Will Salvage the Sewol Ferry

By John Power
Over a year after the Sewol ferry sank, the South Korean government has finally announced it will salvage the vessel.

First Anniversary of Sewol Ferry Disaster Ends in Violence

By John Power
Mourners-turned-protestors clashed with police in Seoul on the first anniversary of the deadly accident.

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