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Sewol ferry disaster survivor reportedly dies, renewing focus on long-term trauma

A survivor of the 2014 Sewol ferry disaster has reportedly died, renewing calls to recognize such long-term trauma and the damage that even well-intentioned encouragement can do.

2026.6.23

Jindo County chief Kim Hee-soo [JINDO COUNTY]

Jindo County chief under fire again after cursing at resident during open meeting

The county head who argued that Korea should “import virgins from Sri Lanka or Vietnam” once again came under fire on Monday, this time for swearing at a county resident during an open conference over facility repairs.

2026.2.9

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Jindo County Governor Kim Hee-soo speaks during a town hall meeting on the proposed administrative integration of Gwangju and South Jeolla at the Haenam Culture and Arts Center in South Jeolla on Feb. 4. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

South Jeolla apologizes after Jindo governor suggests 'importing young virgins' from Sri Lanka, Vietnam

South Jeolla has apologized for the Jindo County governor, who said the country should "import young virgins from Sri Lanka or Vietnam."

2026.2.8

Police investigate after Jindo dog injured in suspected attack with blunt weapon

Police in Yeoju, Gyeonggi, are investigating after a Jindo dog was found with head injuries believed to be caused by a blunt weapon.

2025.6.18

The Mokpo Coast Guard lifts the vehicle carrying a family of four from the waters off Jindo Port in Jindo County, South Jeolla on June 3. [NEWS1]

Police arrest man suspected of drugging, drowning family

Police arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of murdering his wife and two teenage sons by drugging them and then driving a car off a pier into the sea in Jindo, in what authorities believe was a premeditated act driven by financial desperation.

2025.6.3

McDonald’s Korea’s marketing campaign for its Jindo Green Onion Cream Croquette Burger won a bronze award at the APAC Effie Awards 2024. [MCDONALDS KOREA]

McDonald's Korea wins Asian marketing award for Jindo Green Onion Cream Croquette Burger campaign

McDonald’s Korea marketing campaign for its Jindo Green Onion Cream Croquette Burger won a bronze award at the APAC Effie Awards 2024, the fast-food chain said Thursday.

2024.9.19

After Sewol, Jindo suffers from the passing of the buck (KOR)

I hope the memorial space for the tragedy will not be disturbed again due to the operating cost after it finally opened after all the twists and turns.

2024.4.18

After Sewol, Jindo suffers from the passing of the buck

I hope the memorial space for the tragedy will not be disturbed again due to the operating cost after it finally opened after all the twists and turns.

2024.4.17

Expo Tower in Sokcho, Gangwon, is pictured. [NEWS1]

Culture Ministry selects 13 regions for its pilot 'Korea Culture City' project

The Culture Ministry selected 13 cities and counties in Korea for its "Korea Culture City" project, it said Friday.

2023.12.29

Always remember

A massive sculpture commemorating the 304 victims of the Sewol ferry that sunk off the island of Byeongpung in Jindo County, South Jeolla, on April 16, 2014, sits on the National Maritime Safety Center building, which opened Thursday.

2023.12.7