W9.2 Answer in-class questions (ChaeHyun Lee)

  Q. What does the yellow ribbon mean in Korea?


A. In South Korea, yellow ribbons are widely recognized as a symbol of remembrance and mourning for the victims of the Sewol ferry disaster. On April 16, 2014, many people lost their lives when the ferry Sewol sank while traveling between Incheon and Jeju Island. The tragedy shook South Korean society, prompting people to wear yellow ribbons to commemorate the victims and demand answers. 

The yellow ribbon became a symbol of safety awareness and a call for a more transparent society in South Korea after the Sewol ferry tragedy. Many people wore or posted yellow ribbons to show their solidarity with the nation, which helped to sustain the social attention and memorialization of the tragedy.

To this day, the yellow ribbon is still seen as a symbol of remembering the victims of the Sewol ferry disaster and continuing efforts to prevent its recurrence. It is meant to contribute to the Korean society's move toward a safer and more transparent society. 



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