South
Korea's Prime Minister Resigns Over Ferry Disaster
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South Korean
Prime Minister Chung Hong-won resigned on Sunday amid public outrage
Over the handling of the
Ferry disaster, which has left 188 dead and 114 missing so far
Chung apologized, offered his resignation and said he takes "all responsibility" for the Sewol's sinking. His resignation is mostly symbolic, however, since executive power in
South Korea is mostly concentrated in President Park Geun-hye, according to the
Associated Press
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A presidential spokesperson said Park accepted the resignation, but asked Chung to stay in his post until the recovery effort is completed,
according to the New York Times.
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