One of the significant national disasters in South Korea was the Sewol ferry sinking on April 16, 2014. The ferry capsized while carrying 476 passengers, including many high school students on a field trip, leading to the deaths of 304 people. The tragedy exposed serious flaws in safety regulations and emergency response, resulting in widespread public outrage and calls for accountability. This disaster had a profound impact on South Korean society, policies, and the maritime industry.
A disaster can happen at any time. The trigger depends on the kind of disaster.
Patria disaster happened in 1940.
Marchioness disaster happened in 1989.
HaBonim disaster happened in 1985.
Westfield disaster happened in 1871.
Feyzin disaster happened in 1966.
Kyshtym disaster happened in 1957.
PEPCON disaster happened in 1988.
Ryongchon disaster happened in 2004.
Spyros disaster happened in 1978.
Kaprun disaster happened in 2000.
Flixborough disaster happened in 1974.