Sinking of MV Sewol

Date: April 16, 2014 • Location: Mokpo-si, Korea, Republic of

The ferry MV Sewol capsized and sank off Donggeochado, South Korea, killing 306 people, mainly students from Danwon High School.

MV Sewol was a South Korean vehicle-passenger ferry, built and previously operated in Japan. She operated between Incheon and Jeju. On 16 April 2014, the ferry capsized and sank with the loss of 304 passengers and crew.