Jindo-gun '7th Anniversary of the Sewol Ferry Disaster' Memorial Event

Memorial Ceremony for Victims at Jindo Port Breakwater Lighthouse

On the 7th anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster, a memorial ceremony for the victims was held at the Jindo Port breakwater lighthouse. (Photo by Jindo County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] On the morning of the 16th at 9 a.m., Jindo County held a memorial event for the victims at the Jindo Port breakwater lighthouse to mark the 7th anniversary of the Sewol Ferry disaster.

The memorial event was held simply, adhering to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, with attendees including County Governor Lee Dong-jin and Jindo County Council Chairperson Park Geum-rye.

This memorial ceremony prayed for consolation, healing, and recovery from the grief of losing family members through flower offerings in remembrance of the victims of the April 16 Sewol Ferry disaster.

Governor Lee Dong-jin stated, “Since the Sewol Ferry disaster, safety has become the top priority in all areas connected to the economy, culture, and people's livelihoods,” adding, “I pray for the repose of the victims’ souls, offer deep condolences to the bereaved families, and hope that such a tragedy causing the loss of precious lives like the Sewol Ferry disaster will never happen again.”