Were Park Geun-hye’s Seven ‘Missing Hours’ Actually More?
Botox injections, a tryst and a cult ritual have all been suggested as explanations for Park's absence during her seven 'missing hours' as the Sewol sank.
Sewol ferry disaster
What Happened to “Safe Korea”?
The Sewol ferry sinking three years ago brought a newfound attention to issues of public safety in South Korea. But three years on, what has really changed?
With the Sewol’s Salvage, Closure May Be Near
Between two floating platforms emerges the rusty hull of the Sewol, a ship that sunk nearly three years ago and killed 304 people. The sight is startling.
Remember South Korea’s Artist Blacklist? There’s a “Whitelist,” Too
The Park Geun-hye administration kept an artist blacklist of nearly 10,000 figures. Turns out, there was also a "whitelist" for the select few. Why?
Will the Sewol Finally Be Salvaged?
After three years of heartbreak, delays, technical problems and political wrangling, the Sewol Ferry may finally be salvaged in April.
Weekly Brief: August 29th – September 4th
Sunken Ship, Sinking Commission The Sewol Special Investigation Commission held its third hearing into the causes of the tragic ferry…
Why Sewol Families Still Fight
Families of the Sewol disaster victims continue to seek answers about the deaths of loved ones, going against a government that is determined to stop them.
Admiral Conquers South Korean Cinema, Exposing Fissures in Politics
A movie about a revered historical admiral break records and leads to commentaries about politics in post-Sewol South Korea.