Photos by Taylor Ha
Demonstrating in Gwanghwamun Square, Koreans petition the government to atone for the failed rescue attempt of the Sewol Ferry, a boat that sank in 2014 and brought down more than 300 lives with it. The protesters accuse the government of interfering with the independence of the investigation of the accident and call for a complete criminal investigation. They also demand that the remaining 10 bodies of victims and the wreck of the Sewol be recovered, along with a complete examination of the ship’s remains.
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- Protestors display signs and posters calling for justice against the South Korean government for the Sewol Ferry sinking. Photo by Taylor Ha.
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- A man advertises a sign saying, “In the 20th Congress, both parties (majority and minority) should compromise and the president, as promised, should immediately approve a special investigation” by the 416 Family Association. Photo by Taylor Ha.
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- Five people prepare for a performance at the demonstration. Photo by Taylor Ha.
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- Families of the Sewol Ferry victims sing together at the demonstration by Gwanghwamun Square. Photo by Taylor Ha.
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- A woman waves a fan asking for petition signatures. Photo by Taylor Ha.
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- A petition against the government. Photo by Taylor Ha.
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- Photos that are part of a memorial for the Sewol Ferry victims, including students and teachers. Photo by Taylor Ha.
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- A memorial shrine to the victims of the sinking. Photo by Taylor Ha.
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- Yellow ribbons tied to the trees and worn by the demonstrators symbolize two things: hope that some of the missing victims are still alive and solidarity with the victims’ families. Photo by Taylor Ha.
