The MV Sewol, a ferry traveling from Incheon to Jeju Island, capsized on April 16, 2014, while navigating off the coast of Jindo Island, South Korea. The ship was carrying 476 passengers, including predominantly high school students on a field trip. An abrupt turn taken by the ferry, combined with improper loading and an overloaded cargo, contributed to the rapid capsizing of the vessel. In the chaos that ensued, many passengers remained in their cabins due to orders from crew members, which led to higher fatalities. Of the 476 people aboard, 304 perished, including 250 students from Danwon High School. Only 172 passengers and crew were rescued.Following the tragedy, public scrutiny mounted against the South Korean government, media, and shipping authorities. Many questioned the emergency response actions and the safety protocols in place on the ferry. The search and rescue operations faced criticism for being insufficiently coordinated and delayed. The incident led to widespread national mourning and vigorous protests demanding accountability and systemic changes in maritime safety practices. Subsequently, the captain and several crew members were charged with homicide due to their actions during the incident. A more profound conversation surrounding regulatory oversight and safety culture in South Korea's shipping and other industries emerged from this event.