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Sewol
![The Sewol Ferry Disaster, 10 Years Later The Sewol Ferry Disaster, 10 Years Later](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-03-25-174738.jpg)
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.
![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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-03-31_13-40-24.jpg)
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.
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.
![Is 2014 the Start of an Asian Spring? Is 2014 the Start of an Asian Spring?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-20_13-54-18.jpg)
Is 2014 the Start of an Asian Spring?
By Nithin Coca
2014 has been an historic year for protests in Asia, where until now political freedom has lagged economic growth.
![South Korean Prosecutors Call for Death Penalty for Sewol Captain South Korean Prosecutors Call for Death Penalty for Sewol Captain](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-29_09-25-02.jpg)
South Korean Prosecutors Call for Death Penalty for Sewol Captain
Prosecutors are seeking the death sentence in two high-profile cases in South Korea.
![Korea’s Branding Woes Korea’s Branding Woes](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-26_03-16-17.jpg)
Korea’s Branding Woes
By Luke Stanhope
‘The Republic of Korea is a country rich in history, culture and creativity. It’s time to get the word out.’
![South Korea’s Coast Guard Is Here to Stay South Korea’s Coast Guard Is Here to Stay](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-19_15-20-55.jpg)
South Korea’s Coast Guard Is Here to Stay
By Steven Denney
The recent incident with Chinese fishermen has nullified President Park's pledge to abolish the ROK Coast Guard.
![Surprise! South Korea’s Legislature Is Actually Doing Its Job Surprise! South Korea’s Legislature Is Actually Doing Its Job](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-09-20_11-49-08.jpg)
Surprise! South Korea’s Legislature Is Actually Doing Its Job
By Steven Denney
After being in a “vegetative state” for months, the South Korean National Assembly has begun passing laws again.
![The Tyranny of the Minority in South Korea The Tyranny of the Minority in South Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-09-20_11-49-08.jpg)
The Tyranny of the Minority in South Korea
By Steven Denney
A new law has made South Korea's National Assembly as ineffective as the U.S. Senate.
![Confucianism Fails to Explain Sewol Ferry Tragedy Confucianism Fails to Explain Sewol Ferry Tragedy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-19_12-23-33.jpg)
Confucianism Fails to Explain Sewol Ferry Tragedy
By Byunghun Yoo
The ‘culturalist’ response to national tragedies fails to explain why South Korean students were unable to abandon ship.
![The Cults of South Korea The Cults of South Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-17_13-58-16.jpg)
The Cults of South Korea
By John Power
The recent ferry tragedy has added another chapter to the country’s disconcerting history with cults.
![Korea’s Ruling Party Largely Unscathed After Local Elections Korea’s Ruling Party Largely Unscathed After Local Elections](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-07_14-47-13.jpg)
Korea’s Ruling Party Largely Unscathed After Local Elections
By Yong Kwon
The opposition fails to capitalize on public outrage over the recent ferry tragedy.
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