Many people around the world have heard the horrifying news of a ferry sinking off the coast of South Korea. The ferry was carrying hundreds of high school children from a school in my province.
The official mood in Korea has been somber thus far. Out of respect for the families (and perhaps as a precaution) all public school trips have been cancelled for the rest of the semester. My hagwon cancelled a simple picnic excursion as well, which was probably for the best. Therre's no reason to give parents anything to worry about this week, even if we were only going to be on a bus for 10 minutes.
Additionally, many festivals and events are being postponed and cancelled. Charities are taking donations of clothing, snacks, toiletries, and other items to deliver to the families who have gone to Jindo Island and wait in a school gym for news of their loved ones.
In my school, life is continuing, but I can't imagine the mood at the affected high school.
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