South Korean President Apologizes for Ferry Disaster

World Today

It’s been over a month since the tragic sinking of the Sewol ferry off the South Korean coast, which left more than 300 people dead or missing.

On Monday, South Korean President Park Geun-hye gave a speech, apologizing for the botched government response to the accident and promising reform to prevent future mistakes.

President Park Geun-hye spoke to the nation Monday, apologizing for the government’s botched response to the ferry sinking a month ago. There were more than 300 people died in the disaster.

In a teary address, Park promised sweeping reform to prevent future mistakes. CCTV’s Shane Hahm reports.

South Korean President Apologizes for Ferry Disaster

On Monday, South Korean President Park Geun-hye gave a speech, apologizing for the botched government response to the accident and promising reform to prevent future mistakes.