Sewol Ferry sinks in South Korea Credit: Yonhap The South Korean ferry Sewol reportedly sank off the southern coast on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Sewol Ferry sinks in South Korea Credit: Yonhap Most of the 459 ferry passengers were high school students out for a trip to Jeju island, a top tourist area in South Korea. Below is a video of the sunken South Korea ferry. Continue reading South Korea Ferry Named Sewol Sinks with 459 Passengers