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

Ferry Disaster Sends Shockwaves Through Korea: Indications of shocking negligence in the ferry disaster off the southwest coast have spread dismay throughout Korea. Many wept as they watched the coverage of desperate rescue efforts as hopes faded for the passengers, who were mostly teenagers. >> Full Text

All Able Sailors Abandoned Passengers on Sinking Ferry: A total of 24 crew were aboard the ill-fated ferry that sank off the southeast coast last week, and all 15 able sailors among them escaped with their lives. But only three of the nine crewmembers who were not sailors were rescued. >> Full Text

Sports Stars Reach Out to Help Victims of Ferry Disaster: Sports stars are doing their part to help the survivors and bereaved families after a ferry carrying over 470 passengers capsized off the southwest coast on Wednesday, killing over 60 people with about 240 still missing as of Monday. >> Full Text