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Sewol ferry

Sewol

Blame for the South Korean ferry sinking is swirling around the captain

Conflict & Justice

Today, the country’s president called the actions of the captain and crew of the ferry “tantamount to murder.” More details of the tragedy are emerging which seem to point to a series of bad decisions after the ship began sinking.Today, the country’s president called the actions of the captain and crew of the ferry “tantamount to murder.” More details of the tragedy are emerging which seem to point to a series of bad decisions after the ship began sinking.

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