Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Many S. Koreans still seeking justice for victims of ferry tragedy

South Korea has marked the five-year anniversary of a ferry sinking that killed hundreds of high school students. Many South Koreans believe justice has still not yet been delivered for the victims.


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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Initial investigations reported the ship was overloaded with cargo and capsized.

 

But more a more recent investigation says that can't be confirmed.

 

The captain and crew have been tried and convicted on a number of charges.

 

But victims' families and others say the government is truly to blame.

 

Some allege the former government blocked a proper investigation to cover up its botched rescue response.

 

And the families want to see government officials go to jail.

 

304 people drowned when the ship went down, mostly students on a field trip.

 

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