South Korean President Park Geun Hye took personal responsibility Monday for her government’s handling of the Sewol ferry disaster and announced that the widely criticised national coastguard would be dismantled.
“As the president responsible for the lives and safety of South Koreans, I offer my sincere apology for all the suffering inflicted upon the people,” Park said in a televised address to the nation.
“The ultimate responsibility of the poor response to this accident lies with me,” she said, before bowing deeply to the television cameras.
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SEOUL (AFP) - South Korean President Park Geun Hye took personal responsibility Monday for her government’s handling of the Sewol ferry disaster and announced that the widely criticised national coastguard would be dismantled.
“As the president responsible for the lives and safety of South Koreans, I offer my sincere apology for all the suffering inflicted upon the people,” Park said in a televised address to the nation.
“The ultimate responsibility of the poor response to this accident lies with me,” she said, before bowing deeply to the television cameras.
