The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea

Ferry Captain Fled Sinking Ship: The captain and crew of a ferry that sank off the southwest coast took no emergency measures but simply instructed passengers over the ship’s public address system to remain where they were and abandoned ship. >> Full Text

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Ferry Made Abrupt Sharp Turn Before Capsizing: The ill-fated ferry that sank off the southwest coast killing hundreds on Wednesday made a sharp turn right before it capsized, investigators said Thursday. The Coast Guard earlier believed that the 6,825-ton Sewol struck rocks, but so far there appear to be no marks of a collision of the ship's hull or propeller. >> Full Text

Festivals, Events Canceled as Ferry Disaster Spreads Somber Mood: As over 170 passengers are still missing after a ferry capsized off the southwest coast on Wednesday, municipal and provincial governments nationwide have decided to cancel or downsize various events and festivals. Entertainment industries have also axed or delayed most of their promotional activities and events this week. >> Full Text

Baseball Games Forego Cheering

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

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Families of missing passengers of a sunken ferry gather in Jindo, South Jeolla Province on Thursday.

Students at Danwon High School in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province hold a candlelight vigil on Thursday for the safe return of their fellow pupils who were aboard a ferry that capsized off the southwest coast. /Newsis

Actress Eugene and her husband and actor Ki Tae-young speak after being named promotional ambassadors for a climate change awareness campaign in Seoul on Thursday. /Newsis