Sewol ferry disaster

Update news Sewol ferry disaster

S. Korea marks first anniversary of Sewol tragedy with nationwide ceremonies

 South Korea will mark the first anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster Thursday, with nationwide memorial services by private organizations and local governments as well as family members of the victims and survivors.

South Korean president names former judge as prime minister

 South Korean President Park Geun-hye has nominated a new prime minister after the resignation of the previous one over the Sewol ferry disaster.