震災後の日本、セウォル号事故後の韓国。傷の「治癒」は始まらない

被災者たちは、まだ真実が世間に知られていないと言う。その痛みから社会が何かを学んで一歩前に進まないと、被災者の「治癒」は始まらないのだろう。韓国の「セウォル号事故」と重なり、途方に暮れた。
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私が参加している'Asia Leadership Fellow Program'の一環で、韓国系アメリカ人ミナ・T・ソン監督が製作中の映画「陸前高田の2014年」の「中間発表会」に参加した。私は仮編集版を見てコメントする役割だった。東京で、30分のドキュメンタリーを見て感慨にふけった。

岩手県陸前高田市。2011年の東日本大震災で最も深刻な被害を受けた地域の一つだ。

津波の前も後も、陸前高田に住んでいる中年の「タカ」は、いつも住民といさかいを起こしてばかりだった。そんな彼が津波を機に「正直に生きよう」と決意する。今も陸前高田の海辺をただひたすらに歩き、元々、海辺にあった物でないものをすべて拾い集めている。誰かの服も、割れた洗面台の破片も。海辺で人の骨片を見つけたときに考えついたボランティアだという。

giveの人からtakeの人へ、彼は自ら変わることで打ち勝とうとしている。

津波で息子を失った「ジュンイチ」は、震災前に営んでいた店を続けている。息子は生前、父の店でとても一生懸命働いてくれた。ジュンイチは古びて傷ついた看板を額縁に入れて店にかけている。息子の記憶をとどめようと思ったからだ。

彼は記憶をとどめることで打ち勝とうとしている。

職を求めて東京に出ていた少女「カナコ」は、津波で家族全員を失った。母校も津波に襲われたが、学校自体は残った。「私は元々この町が嫌いだった」と言いつつ、戻ってきたカナコは「それでも学校が残っていて嬉しい」と明るく笑う。

彼女は笑って忘れることで打ち勝とうとしている。

手を挙げて質問をした。

「被災者にとって、克服するために社会に必要なことは何ですか?」

ソン氏が会った住民は、2つのことを話したという。

「本当の話を世の中に知らせてほしい。私たちが本当はどういう状態なのか」

「私たちが経験した悲劇から日本社会が何かを学んでほしい」

自分たちの本当の姿が依然、世の中に正しく伝わっていないと思っているのだろう。自分たちの苦痛が無駄ではなかったと確認したいのだろう。

東日本大震災に襲われた地域は傷だらけだ。数年が経った今、複雑な事情が生き残った人たちに、また津波のように迫ってきているという。

救援物資をめぐるいさかいが起こり、再建方法をめぐる対立がある。被災地を見学に来た観光客から収入を得ようとする人が増え、破壊された場所を保存すべきだという話も出ている。記憶するためではなく、当座の糊口をしのぐためだ。地域の性暴力と家庭暴力は、以前より増えた。しかし日本政府とメディアは「日本は再び立ち上がっている」という類いの話ばかり繰り返している。

陸前高田では、巨大な復旧工事が始まった。中心部の土地を10メートルかさ上げして造成する工事だ。震災の残骸は全て土の中に葬られる。その上に高層マンションが建つだろう。住民が仮設住宅を出て、新しい家に入居できるのは8年後だという。

ボランティアは、陸前高田を明るくしようと、行方不明者の遺体がありそうな道端に街灯を照らそうとしている。どうすればいいかまだわからないが、灯を灯すことから始めることしか、できることはないという。

すべてが崩れた場所で、すべてを失った人たちに、適切に記憶するよう手伝うこと、そして前に進む力を与えること。どこでも容易なことではない。3年が過ぎた今もまだその仕事を終えていない日本でも、4月16日から一枚もカレンダーをめくることができていない韓国でも。

ソン監督は、映画の完成に2-3年はさらにかかりそうだと言う。陸前高田の社会が再建されるには、数十年はさらにかかるだろうとも言う。それでも誰かが詳細に記録し、整理し、明らかにしなければならないだろう。

被災者たちは、まだ真実が世間に知られていないと言う。そして自分たちの痛みが無駄にならないことを心から願っている。その痛みから社会が何かを学んで一歩前に進まないと、被災者の「治癒」は始まらないのだろう。韓国の「セウォル号事故」と重なり、途方に暮れた。

東日本大震災と津波が襲った東北地方は依然として傷だらけだ。残された人々にとって、日常そのものが苦痛の津波だ。小熊英二・慶応大教授によると、震災から3年が経った時点で27万人が自宅に戻れず、10万人が仮設住宅で暮らしている。人が続々と離れ、人口が30%減った市町村もある。経済基盤は崩れた。政府が資金を供給して建設工事を行い、公共事業で雇用を作り出し経済を支えている。しかし、このような政策が住民の政府依存を高めるという批判もある。

社会問題はより深刻になっている。地域の性暴力と家庭暴力が増えたと報告されている。このままでは、老いたり、病気だったり、貧しかったりする人だけが残る地域になるかもしれない。すでに活力を失って人口が流出し、超高齢社会に入っていた。そうした問題を解決できない社会の未来を津波が繰り上げて示しただけだと、小熊教授は分析する

宮城県石巻市の大川小学校では全校児童108人のうち74人と教師10人が死亡した。真相調査委員会が組織されて調査が行われ、今年2月に報告書が出た。児童は津波警報後も50分、学校の運動場でただ待っていた。「動くな」という命令に従い待っていたセウォル号の高校生を思い起こす。警報後、すぐに学校の裏山に避難していれば全員が助かったという結論が出た。なぜ先生と児童はただ待っていたのか? 何が間違っていたのか? 教育システムなのか、命令と服従の文化なのか、大災難に鈍感な市民意識か?

1万5千人という津波による死者の、個々の事情は様々だろう。彼らの真実はどれだけ明らかになっているのだろうか。

大川小学校の遺族は市を相手取り訴訟を起こした。真相究明が足りないと思ったからだ。「事実が曖昧なまま残されれば、未来に何を残し努力すべきなのかも曖昧になってしまう」と言う。政府やマスコミは真実を過小に伝え「日本は傷を乗り越えて再び立ち上がっている」という話をしたがる。こうして、傷はさらに深まっていく。

セウォル号事故の真相調査委員会には2つの課題がある。本当に起きたことを被害者の視線で事細かに明らかにしなければならない。そして発生と救助の過程で露呈した韓国社会の問題を市民の視線で明らかにしなければならない。特定の誰かの法的責任を問うためではない。韓国人すべての社会的責任を問うためだ。3年後に振り返ったとき、韓国社会はセウォル号事故から何を学び、何を変化させているだろうか。

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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, rescue work by members of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard continues around the ferry sinking off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, passengers are rescued by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard from a ferry sinking off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, rescue work by members of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard continues around the ferry sinking off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, passengers are rescued by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard from a ferry sinking off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, passengers are rescued by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard from a ferry sinking off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, passengers are rescued by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard from a ferry sinking off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, rescue work by members of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard continues around the ferry sinking off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, a passenger ferry sinks off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, passengers are rescued by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard from a ferry sinking off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, passengers are rescued by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard from a ferry sinking off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, rescue work by members of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard continues around the ferry sinking off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, passengers are rescued by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard from a ferry sinking off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: A Woman cries at Jindo port on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Two people are dead, and more than ninety are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: Relatives of missing people wait at a Jindo port on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Two people are dead, and more than ninety are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: Relatives weep as they wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 459 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: Relatives weep as they wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 459 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: Relatives of missing people wait at a Jindo port on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Two people are dead, and more than ninety are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: Relatives of missing people wait at a Jindo port on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Two people are dead, and more than ninety are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: Relatives of missing people wait at a Jindo port on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Two people are dead, and more than ninety are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: Relatives of missing people wait at a Jindo port on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Two people are dead, and more than ninety are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: Relatives check the survivor lists as they wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 459 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: Relatives check the survivor lists as they wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 459 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: A relative waits for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 459 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, the rescue work by members of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard continues around the site of ferry sinking accident off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 470 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, the rescue work by members of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard continues around the site of ferry sinking accident off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 470 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: (SOUTH KOREA OUT) In this handout provided by Donga Daily, The Republic of Korea Coast Guard work at the site of ferry sinking accident off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 470 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by Park Young-Chul-Donga Daily via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, the rescue work by members of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard continues around the site of ferry sinking accident off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 470 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Four Dead And Many Missing After Passenger Ferry Sinks Off South Korea(38 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: (SOUTH KOREA OUT) In this handout provided by Donga Daily, The Republic of Korea Coast Guard work at the site of ferry sinking accident off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 470 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by Park Young-Chul-Donga Daily via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Four Dead And Many Missing After Passenger Ferry Sinks Off South Korea(39 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, the rescue work by members of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard continues around the site of ferry sinking accident off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 470 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Four Dead And Many Missing After Passenger Ferry Sinks Off South Korea(40 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: (SOUTH KOREA OUT) In this handout provided by Donga Daily, The Republic of Korea Coast Guard work at the site of ferry sinking accident off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 470 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by Park Young-Chul-Donga Daily via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Four Dead And Many Missing After Passenger Ferry Sinks Off South Korea(41 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, the rescue work by members of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard continues around the site of ferry sinking accident off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 470 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Four Dead And Many Missing After Passenger Ferry Sinks Off South Korea(42 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 16: In this handout image provided by the Republic of Korea Coast Guard, the rescue work by members of the Republic of Korea Coast Guard continues around the site of ferry sinking accident off the coast of Jindo Island on April 16, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Four people are confirmed dead and almost 300 are reported missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol is reported to have been carrying around 470 passengers, including students and teachers, as it travelled to Jeju island. (Photo by The Republic of Korea Coast Guard via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Coast guard members search for passengers near a South Korean ferry (C) that capsized on its way to Jeju island from Incheon, at sea some 20 kilometres off the island of Byungpoong in Jindo on April 17, 2014. South Korean rescue teams, including elite navy SEAL divers, raced to find up to 293 people missing from a capsized ferry carrying 459 passengers and crew -- mostly high school students bound for a holiday island. AFP PHOTO AFP PHOTO / ED JONES (Photo credit should read ED JONES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Coast guard members search for passengers near a South Korean ferry (C) that capsized on its way to Jeju island from Incheon, at sea some 20 kilometres off the island of Byungpoong in Jindo on April 17, 2014. South Korean rescue teams, including elite navy SEAL divers, raced to find up to 293 people missing from a capsized ferry carrying 459 passengers and crew -- mostly high school students bound for a holiday island. AFP PHOTO AFP PHOTO / ED JONES (Photo credit should read ED JONES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Coast guard members search for passengers near a South Korean ferry (C) that capsized on its way to Jeju island from Incheon, at sea some 20 kilometres off the island of Byungpoong in Jindo on April 17, 2014. South Korean rescue teams, including elite navy SEAL divers, raced to find up to 293 people missing from a capsized ferry carrying 459 passengers and crew -- mostly high school students bound for a holiday island. AFP PHOTO AFP PHOTO / ED JONES (Photo credit should read ED JONES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Coast guard members search for passengers near a South Korean ferry (C) that capsized on its way to Jeju island from Incheon, at sea some 20 kilometres off the island of Byungpoong in Jindo on April 17, 2014. South Korean rescue teams, including elite navy SEAL divers, raced to find up to 293 people missing from a capsized ferry carrying 459 passengers and crew -- mostly high school students bound for a holiday island. AFP PHOTO AFP PHOTO / ED JONES (Photo credit should read ED JONES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Coast guard members search for passengers near a South Korean ferry (C) that capsized on its way to Jeju island from Incheon, at sea some 20 kilometres off the island of Byungpoong in Jindo on April 17, 2014. South Korean rescue teams, including elite navy SEAL divers, raced to find up to 293 people missing from a capsized ferry carrying 459 passengers and crew -- mostly high school students bound for a holiday island. AFP PHOTO AFP PHOTO / ED JONES (Photo credit should read ED JONES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members Gather At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(48 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: A relative weeps as she waits for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least six people are reported dead, with 290 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(49 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: A relative weeps as she waits for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: Relatives weep as they wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: A relative weeps as she waits for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(52 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: South Korean President Park Geun-Hye talk with relatives of missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(53 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: South Korean President Park Geun-Hye talks with relatives of missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(54 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: South Korean President Park Geun-Hye talks with relatives of missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(55 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: South Korean President Park Geun-Hye talks with relatives of missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(56 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: South Korean President Park Geun-Hye talks with relatives of missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(57 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: South Korean President Park Geun-Hye talks with relatives of missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(58 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: South Korean President Park Geun-Hye talks with relatives of missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(59 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: South Korean President Park Geun-Hye talks with relatives of missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(60 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: South Korean President Park Geun-Hye talks with relatives of missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(61 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: Relatives wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(62 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: Relatives wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(63 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: A relative weeps as she waits for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(64 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: Relatives wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: A relative weeps as she waits for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(66 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: Relatives wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(67 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: A relative weeps as she waits for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Family Members At South Korean Ferry Disaster Rescue Site(68 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: Relatives wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: Relatives wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 17: Relatives wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 17, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. Six are dead, and 290 are missing as reported. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: South Korean team search for missing passengers at the site of the sunken ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: South Korean rescue teams work near to the buoys installed to mark the position of the sunken ferry on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: South Korean Navy rescue teams work near to the buoys installed to mark the position of the sunken ferry on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: South Korean Navy rescue teams search for missing passengers at the site of the sunken ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: South Korean team search for missing passengers at the site of the sunken ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: South Korean rescue teams work near to the buoys installed to mark the position of the sunken ferry on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: A rescue diver swims near the buoys installed to mark the position of the sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: South Korean Navy rescue teams search for missing passengers at the site of the sunken ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: South Korean Navy rescue teams try to install buoys to mark the postion of the sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: A South Korean team searches for missing passengers at the site of the sunken ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(81 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: A South Korean team searches for missing passengers at the site of the sunken ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: South Korean Navy rescue teams install buoys to mark the position of the sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: A giant offshore crane arrives near to the buoys installed to mark the postion of the sunken ferry at the site of the ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: Relatives wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: Relatives wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo gymnasium on April 18, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 19: Oil spill from the sunken ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 19, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty nine people are reported dead, with 267 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 19: Divers with the South Korean Navy search for missing passengers at the site of the sunken ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 19, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty nine people are reported dead, with 267 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 19: Divers with the South Korean Navy search for missing passengers at the site of the sunken ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 19, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty nine people are reported dead, with 267 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was transporting about 475 passengers, including students and teachers, travelling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A relative strikes a police spokesman during a briefing on the ongoing rescue and recovery operations of the sunken South Korean ferry \'Sewol\', at a gymnasium used as a gathering point for family members of missing passengers, in Jindo on April 19, 2014. Investigators arrested the captain accused of abandoning the South Korean ferry that capsized three days ago with 476 people on board, as divers finally accessed the submerged vessel and spotted bodies inside. AFP PHOTO / ED JONES (Photo credit should read ED JONES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ferry Disaster Devastates Danwon High School(90 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: Friends, relatives and neighbors gather for a candlelight vigil at Danwon High School on April 18, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. 325 students and 15 teachers of Danwon High School on a school trip were among the 477 passengers on board the ferry capsized off of Jindo Island in South Korea on April 16, 2014. (Photo by Shannon Jensen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: Two students read the news on a phone at the edge of a press conference at Danwon High School announcing the vice principal\'s suicide on April 18, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. The vice principal reportedly committed suicide after being rescued from the capsized ferry. 325 students and 15 teachers of Danwon High School on a school trip were among the 477 passengers on board the ferry capsized off of Jindo Island in South Korea on April 16, 2014. (Photo by Shannon Jensen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ferry Disaster Devastates Danwon High School(92 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: Students\' belongings remain on their desks as they left them in a second year classroom at Danwon High School on April 18, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. 325 second-year students and 15 teachers of Danwon High School on a school trip were among the 477 passengers on board the ferry that capsized off of Jindo Island in South Korea on April 16, 2014. (Photo by Shannon Jensen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 18: Flowers line one of the hallways of Ansan Hospital\'s funeral home in honor of two deceased students on April 18, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. Students have come to pay their respects. Korean funerals last for three days. 325 students and 15 teachers of Danwon High School on a school trip were among the 477 passengers on board the ferry capsized off of Jindo Island in South Korea on April 16, 2014. (Photo by Shannon Jensen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 20: Relatives of missing passengers from the sunken ferry scuffle with police as they try to go to the presidential house on April 20, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least forty six people are reported dead, with 256 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(95 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 20: Relatives of missing passengers from the sunken ferry grieve as they try to go to the presidential house on April 20, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least forty six people are reported dead, with 256 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(96 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 20: Relatives of missing passengers from the sunken ferry scuffle with police as they try to go to the presidential house on April 20, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least forty six people are reported dead, with 256 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(97 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 20: Relatives of missing passengers from the sunken ferry scuffle with police as they try to go to the presidential house on April 20, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least forty six people are reported dead, with 256 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(98 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 20: Relatives of missing passengers from the sunken ferry scuffle with police as they try to go to the presidential house on April 20, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least twenty eight people are reported dead, with 268 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(99 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 20: A relative of missing passengers from the sunken ferry scuffles with police as they try to go to the presidential house on April 20, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least forty six people are reported dead, with 256 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(100 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 20: Relatives of missing passengers from the sunken ferry scuffle with police as they try to go to the presidential house on April 20, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least forty six people are reported dead, with 256 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(101 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 20: Rescue works carry a victim of the sunken ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 20, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least forty six people are reported dead, with 256 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(102 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 20: Rescue works carry a victim of the sunken ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 20, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least forty six people are reported dead, with 256 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(103 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 20: Rescue works carry a victim of the sunken ferry off the coast of Jindo Island on April 20, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least forty six people are reported dead, with 256 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) April 17, 2014, in the Ea(104 of147)
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Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(105 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 21: A relative checks lists of dead of the sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 21, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least sixty four people are reported dead, with 238 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Keeping records on the bridge of the USS Preble -- 131004-N-TX154-039(106 of147)
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Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(107 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 21: Relatives wait for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 21, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least sixty four people are reported dead, with 238 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Rescue Work Continues At South Korean Ferry Disaster Site(108 of147)
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JINDO-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 21: A relative weeps as she waits for missing passengers of a sunken ferry at Jindo port on April 21, 2014 in Jindo-gun, South Korea. At least sixty four people are reported dead, with 238 still missing. The ferry identified as the Sewol was carrying about 470 passengers, including the students and teachers, traveling to Jeju Island. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(109 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: Students from Danwon high school pay tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(110 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: A woman weeps after tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(111 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: A man weeps after tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(112 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: A woman pays a tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(113 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: Students from Danwon high school pay tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(114 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: Students from Danwon high school pay tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(115 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: Students from Danwon high school weep after tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(116 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: A funeral service employee puts up a portrait of a victim of sunken passenger at group memorial altar at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(117 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: A woman weeps as she read messages wishing for the safe return of missing passengers of sunken passengers ship at Danwon high school on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 150, and more than 150 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(118 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: A woman attach messages wishing for the safe return of missing passengers of sunken passengers ship at Danwon high school on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 150, and more than 150 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(119 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: A woman weeps as she read messages wishing for the safe return of missing passengers of sunken passengers ship at Danwon high school on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 150, and more than 150 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(120 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: South Korean mouners pay a tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(121 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: South Korean mourners weep after tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(122 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: South Korean students weep after tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(123 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: South Korean students weep after tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(124 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: South Korean mourners weep after tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(125 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: Students attach messages wishing for the safe return of missing passengers of sunken passengers ship at the Ansan Olympic Memorial Hall on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. At the altar, Friends and relatives are able to pay tribute to those who have passed in the April 16 ferry disaster off of Jindo Island in South Korea. The confirmed death toll now reached 130, and more than 170 people are still missing, as reported. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(126 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: Students and citizens hold candles as they pray for the safe return of missing passengers who were travelling aboard south Korean ferry the Sewol, which sank off the coast of Jindo Island, on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. The confirmed death toll is reported to have risen to 150, with more than 150 people still missing. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(127 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: A boy attends a candlelit vigil for the safe return of missing passengers who were travelling aboard south Korean ferry the Sewol, which sank off the coast of Jindo Island, on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. The confirmed death toll is reported to have risen to 150, with more than 150 people still missing. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(128 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: Students and citizens hold candles as they pray for the safe return of missing passengers who were travelling aboard south Korean ferry the Sewol, which sank off the coast of Jindo Island, on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. The confirmed death toll is reported to have risen to 150, with more than 150 people still missing. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Families Mourn Loss At Group Memorial Altar In Ansan(129 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 23: Students and citizens hold candles as they pray for the safe return of missing passengers who were travelling aboard south Korean ferry the Sewol, which sank off the coast of Jindo Island, on April 23, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. The confirmed death toll is reported to have risen to 150, with more than 150 people still missing. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
U.S. President Barack Obama Visits South Korea - Day 1(130 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 25: US President Barack Obama, and officials pay a silent tribute for victims of South Korea\'s sunken ferry \'Sewol,\' during a meeting with South Korean President Park Geun-Hye at the presidential Bule House on April 25, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. The U.S. President is on an Asian tour where he is due to visit Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines. (Photo by Jung Yeon - Je-Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hong-won Announces His Will to Resign(131 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 27: (SOUTH KOREA OUT) South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hong-Won offering his resignation at the Central Government Complex on April 27, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. Chung Hong-won offered his resignation responding to the criticism over the government\'s response to the 16 April ferry accident. (Photo by Park Young-Dae-Donga Daily via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hong-won Announces His Will to Resign(132 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 27: (SOUTH KOREA OUT) South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hong-Won leaves from the Central Government Complex on April 27, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. Chung Hong-won offered his resignation responding to the criticism over the government\'s response to the 16 April ferry accident. (Photo by Park Young-Dae-Donga Daily via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
People Pay Respects To Ferry Victims At Official Memorial Altar(133 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 29: South Koreans pay a tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of the sunken ferry Sewol at the Hwarang Recreation Park on April 29, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. No survivors have been found since 174 passengers and crew were rescued on the day of the incident, April 16. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
People Pay Respects To Ferry Victims At Official Memorial Altar(134 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 29: Relatives of a passenger of the sunken ferry Sewol weep as they pay tribute to the victims at Ansan city\'s official memorial altar at the Hwarang Recreation Park on April 29, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. No survivors have been found since 174 passengers and crew were rescued on the day of the incident, April 16. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
People Pay Respects To Ferry Victims At Official Memorial Altar(135 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 29: South Koreans pay a tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of the sunken ferry Sewol at the Hwarang Recreation Park on April 29, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. No survivors have been found since 174 passengers and crew were rescued on the day of the incident, April 16. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
People Pay Respects To Ferry Victims At Official Memorial Altar(136 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 29: Funeral service employees hold portraits of victims of the sunken ferry Sewol at a group memorial altar at the Hwarang Recreation Park on April 29, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. No survivors have been found since 174 passengers and crew were rescued on the day of the incident, April 16. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
People Pay Respects To Ferry Victims At Official Memorial Altar(137 of147)
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ANSAN, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 29: South Koreans pay a tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of the sunken ferry Sewol at the Hwarang Recreation Park on April 29, 2014 in Ansan, South Korea. No survivors have been found since 174 passengers and crew were rescued on the day of the incident, April 16. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
People Pay Respects To Ferry Victims At Official Memorial Altar(138 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 29: A South Korean woman ties a yellow ribbon of hope for the safe return of missing passengers of sunken ferry Sewol on April 29, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. No survivors have been found since 174 passengers and crew were rescued on the day of the incident, April 16. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
People Pay Respects To Ferry Victims At Official Memorial Altar(139 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 29: Floral tributes rest next to candles during a candlelight vigil for victims of the sunken ferry Sewol on April 29, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. No survivors have been found since 174 passengers and crew were rescued on the day of the incident, April 16. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
People Pay Respects To Ferry Victims At Official Memorial Altar(140 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 29: South Koreans pay tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of the sunken ferry Sewol in front of city hall on April 29, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. No survivors have been found since 174 passengers and crew were rescued on the day of the incident, April 16. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
People Pay Respects To Ferry Victims At Official Memorial Altar(141 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 29: South Koreans pay tribute at a group memorial altar for victims of the sunken ferry Sewol in front of city hall on April 29, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. No survivors have been found since 174 passengers and crew were rescued on the day of the incident, April 16. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Hold May Day Rally In Seoul(142 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 01: A South Korean woman ties a yellow ribbon of hope for the safe return of missing passengers of sunken ferry Sewol at a group memorial altar on May 1, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. No survivors have been found since 174 passengers and crew were rescued on the day of the incident, April 16. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Hold May Day Rally In Seoul(143 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 01: People hold candles as they pray for the safe return of missing passengers and tribute to the victims of the sunken ferry Sewol on May 1, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. No survivors have been found since 174 passengers and crew were rescued on the day of the incident, April 16. South Korea\'s trade union, the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) had announced cancellation of its annual May Day rally to mourn the ferry disaster victims. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Candleight Vigil Held For Victims Of Ferry Disaster(144 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 03: People hold candles as they pray for the safe return of missing passengers and tribute to the victims of the sunken ferry Sewol on May 3, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. On April 16 the Sewol ferry carrying 476 passengers sunk off the island of Jindo. More than 302 passengers are dead or missing and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Candleight Vigil Held For Victims Of Ferry Disaster(145 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 03: South Korean students pray for the safe return of missing passengers and tribute to the victims of the sunken ferry Sewol on May 3, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. On April 16 the Sewol ferry carrying 476 passengers sunk off the island of Jindo. More than 302 passengers are dead or missing and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Candleight Vigil Held For Victims Of Ferry Disaster(146 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 03: People hold candles as they pray for the safe return of missing passengers and tribute to the victims of the sunken ferry Sewol on May 3, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. On April 16 the Sewol ferry carrying 476 passengers sunk off the island of Jindo. More than 302 passengers are dead or missing and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Candleight Vigil Held For Victims Of Ferry Disaster(147 of147)
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 03: People hold candles as they pray for the safe return of missing passengers and tribute to the victims of the sunken ferry Sewol on May 3, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea. On April 16 the Sewol ferry carrying 476 passengers sunk off the island of Jindo. More than 302 passengers are dead or missing and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
奇跡の一本松
暗闇によみがえる一本松(01 of24)
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東日本大震災で津波の被害を受けた岩手県陸前高田市で28日、復元された「奇跡の一本松」がライトアップされた。7月3日に行われる完成式典前の試験点灯。東京スカイツリーと同じ技術を使ったLED照明など9灯が、暗闇に立つ一本松を浮かび上がらせた。幹の下部は電球色で「追悼」、枝葉の部分は白色で「希望」を表している。同市では試験点灯で4パターンを試し、今後どう運用するか検討するという。7月3日から1年間行われる予定。 (credit:時事通信社)
東日本大震災・枝葉が切り取られた「奇跡の一本松」 (02 of24)
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保存のための伐採作業で、枝葉が切り取られた「奇跡の一本松」=12日午前、岩手県陸前高田市\n\n2012年09月12日撮影 (credit:時事通信社)
「奇跡の一本松」(03 of24)
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2013年3月10日、復元工事中の「奇跡の一本松」(岩手県陸前高田市) (credit:AFP時事)
東日本大震災・奇跡の一本松の先端部の修復作業(04 of24)
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奇跡の一本松の先端部の修復作業=2013年2月25日午後、相模原市 (credit:時事通信社)
東日本大震災2年・組み立てられる「奇跡の一本松」の枝葉 (05 of24)
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現地で行われる「奇跡の一本松」の枝葉の組み立て作業。復元作業で枝葉のレプリカが元の姿と違っていたことが分かり、作業のやり直しが決まった=2013年3月2日、岩手県陸前高田市 \n (credit:時事通信社)
JAPAN-DISASTER-ANNIVERSARY-TSUNAMI(06 of24)
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Residents look at a replica of a lone pine tree (C) after a memorial ceremony to commemorate the second anniversary of huge March 11 earthquake and tsunami disasters in Rikuzentakata on March 10, 2013. March 11, 2013 marks the second anniversary of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that sent a huge wall of water into the coast of the Tohoku region, splintering whole communities, ruining swathes of prime farmland and killing nearly 19,000 people. The original pine which survived the 2011 tsunami and stood as a symbol of hope, was cut down in September, 2012, treated for decay, preserved and reburied only recently. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (credit:AFP=時事)
JAPAN-DISASTER-ANNIVERSARY-TSUNAMI (07 of24)
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Residents walk towards a replica of a lone pine tree (R) after a memorial ceremony to commemorate the second anniversary of huge March 11 earthquake and tsunami disasters in Rikuzentakata on March 10, 2013. March 11, 2013 marks the second anniversary of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that sent a huge wall of water into the coast of the Tohoku region, splintering whole communities, ruining swathes of prime farmland and killing nearly 19,000 people. The original pine which survived the 2011 tsunami and stood as a symbol of hope, was cut down in September, 2012, treated for decay, preserved and reburied only recently. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA (credit:AFP=時事)
「奇跡の一本松」に枝葉設置 (08 of24)
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枝葉の設置作業が進む「奇跡の一本松」=6日午前、岩手県陸前高田市\n\n撮影日:2013年03月06日 (credit:時事通信社)
復活間近の「奇跡の一本松」 (09 of24)
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復活に向けて設置作業が行われる「奇跡の一本松」の幹=2日午前、岩手県陸前高田市 (credit:時事通信社)
東日本大震災・工事の一部やり直しが決まった一本松 (10 of24)
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枝葉部分の施工ミスが判明し、工事の一部やり直しが決まった「奇跡の一本松」=2013年3月6日、岩手県陸前高田市 (credit:時事通信社)
東日本大震災・一本松の先端部の修復作業(11 of24)
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奇跡の一本松の先端部の修復作業=2月25日午後、相模原市 (credit:時事通信社)
Japan To Mark 2nd Anniversary Of Magnitude 9.0 Earthquake And Tsunami(12 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 10: Vistors walk in front of a replica of the pine tree prior to the second anniversary of the tsunami and earthquake on March 10, 2013 in Rikuzentakata, Iwate prefecture, Japan. On March 11 Japan will commemorate the second anniversary of the magnitude 9.0 earthquake and following tsunami that claimed more than 18,000 lives. (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Prepares To Mark One Year Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami(13 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 07: A single pine tree that was left standing after the March 11th tsunami, which swept away an entire forest in the city of Rikuzentakata, is seen on March 07, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. People see the tree\'s miraculous survival as a symbol of hope and want to preserve it as a living monument. As the one year anniversary approaches, the areas most affected by an earthquake and subsequent tsunami, that left 15,848 dead and 3,305 missing according to Japan\'s National Police Agency, continue to struggle. Thousands of people still remain without homes living in temporary dwellings. The Japanese government faces an uphill battle with the need to dispose of rubble as it works to rebuild economies and livelihoods. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Prepares To Mark One Year Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami(14 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 07: A single pine tree that was left standing after the March 11th tsunami, which swept away an entire forest in the city of Rikuzentakata, is seen on March 07, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. People see the tree\'s miraculous survival as a symbol of hope and want to preserve it as a living monument. As the one year anniversary approaches, the areas most affected by an earthquake and subsequent tsunami, that left 15,848 dead and 3,305 missing according to Japan\'s National Police Agency, continue to struggle. Thousands of people still remain without homes living in temporary dwellings. The Japanese government faces an uphill battle with the need to dispose of rubble as it works to rebuild economies and livelihoods. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Prepares To Mark 1 Year Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami(15 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 09: A single pine tree is left standing after last year\'s March 11th tsunami, which swept away an entire forest in the city of Rikuzentakata, on March 09, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. People see the tree\'s miraculous survival as a symbol of hope and want to preserve it as a living monument. As the one year anniversary approaches, the areas most affected by an earthquake and subsequent tsunami that left 15,848 dead and 3,305 missing according to Japan\'s National Police Agency, continue to struggle. Thousands of people still remain without homes and are living in temporary dwellings. The Japanese government faces an uphill battle with the need to dispose of rubble as it works to rebuild economies and livelihoods. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Prepares To Mark 1 Year Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami(16 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 09: A single pine tree is left standing after last year\'s March 11th tsunami, which swept away an entire forest in the city of Rikuzentakata, is seen on March 09, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. People see the tree\'s miraculous survival as a symbol of hope and want to preserve it as a living monument. As the one year anniversary approaches, the areas most affected by an earthquake and subsequent tsunami that left 15,848 dead and 3,305 missing according to Japan\'s National Police Agency, continue to struggle. Thousands of people still remain without homes and are living in temporary dwellings. The Japanese government faces an uphill battle with the need to dispose of rubble as it works to rebuild economies and livelihoods. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Prepares To Mark One Year Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami(17 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 07: A single pine tree that was left standing after the March 11th tsunami, which swept away an entire forest in the city of Rikuzentakata, is seen on March 07, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. People see the tree\'s miraculous survival as a symbol of hope and want to preserve it as a living monument. As the one year anniversary approaches, the areas most affected by an earthquake and subsequent tsunami, that left 15,848 dead and 3,305 missing according to Japan\'s National Police Agency, continue to struggle. Thousands of people still remain without homes living in temporary dwellings. The Japanese government faces an uphill battle with the need to dispose of rubble as it works to rebuild economies and livelihoods. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Prepares To Mark 1 Year Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami(18 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 10: A single pine tree that was left standing after the March 11th tsunami last year, which swept away an entire forest in the city of Rikuzentakata, is seen on March 10, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. On the eve of the one year anniversary of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami the effected areas have been inundated with families, friends and relatives, the limited amount of hotels in the area are full to capacity with the worlds media and people from across Japan are arriving to take part in ceremonies paying tribute to the many people who lost their lives. The 9.0 magnitude strong earthquake struck offshore on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm local time, triggering a tsunami wave of up to ten metres which engulfed large parts of north-eastern Japan and also damaged the Fukushima nuclear plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis in decades. The number of dead and missing ammounted to over 25,000 people. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Prepares To Mark 1 Year Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami(19 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 10: A single pine tree that was left standing after the March 11th tsunami last year, which swept away an entire forest in the city of Rikuzentakata, is seen on March 10, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. On the eve of the one year anniversary of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami the effected areas have been inundated with families, friends and relatives, the limited amount of hotels in the area are full to capacity with the worlds media and people from across Japan are arriving to take part in ceremonies paying tribute to the many people who lost their lives. The 9.0 magnitude strong earthquake struck offshore on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm local time, triggering a tsunami wave of up to ten metres which engulfed large parts of north-eastern Japan and also damaged the Fukushima nuclear plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis in decades. The number of dead and missing ammounted to over 25,000 people. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Commemorates First Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami(20 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 11: A man looks at a single pine tree left standing after the March 11, 2011 tsunami swept away an entire forest, on March 11, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. People see the tree\'s miraculous survival as a symbol of hope and want to preserve it as a living monument. Today marks the one year anniversary of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that occured on March 11, 2011 and engulfed large parts of northeastern Japan. The number of dead and missing amounted to over 15,000 people. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Commemorates First Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami(21 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 11: A single pine tree left standing after the March 11th tsunami, which swept away an entire forest in the city of Rikuzentakata is seen reflected in muddy water on March 11, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. People see the tree\'s miraculous survival as a symbol of hope and want to preserve it as a living monument. On the one year anniversary, the areas most affected by last year\'s March 11, 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that left 15,848 dead and 3,305 missing according to Japan\'s National Police Agency, continue to struggle. Thousands of people still remain without homes living in temporary dwellings. The Japanese government faces an uphill battle with the need to dispose of rubble as it works to rebuild economies and livelihoods. Across the country people are taking part in ceremonies to pay respects to the people who lost their lives. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Commemorates First Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami(22 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 11: A group of volunteers from Tokyo take photographs of the single pine tree left standing after the March 11th tsunami, which swept away an entire forest in the city of Rikuzentakata on March 11, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. The tree\'s miraculous survival is seen by the community as a symbol of hope and want to preserve it as a living monument. On the one year anniversary, the areas most affected by last year\'s March 11, 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that left 15,848 dead and 3,305 missing according to Japan\'s National Police Agency, continue to struggle. Thousands of people still remain without homes living in temporary dwellings. The Japanese government faces an uphill battle with the need to dispose of rubble as it works to rebuild economies and livelihoods. Across the country people are taking part in ceremonies to pay respects to the people who lost their lives. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Commemorates First Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami(23 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 11: A man takes a picture of the single pine tree left standing after last year\'s March 11th tsunami, which swept away an entire forest in the city of Rikuzentakata on March 11, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. People see the tree\'s miraculous survival as a symbol of hope and want to preserve it as a living monument. On the one year anniversary, the areas most affected by last year\'s March 11, 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that left 15,848 dead and 3,305 missing according to Japan\'s National Police Agency, continue to struggle. Thousands of people still remain without homes living in temporary dwellings. The Japanese government faces an uphill battle with the need to dispose of rubble as it works to rebuild economies and livelihoods. Across the country people are taking part in ceremonies to pay respects to the people who lost their lives. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Japan Commemorates First Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami(24 of24)
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RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 11: A single pine tree is left standing after last year\'s March 11th tsunami, which swept away an entire forest in the city of Rikuzentakata is seen at sunset on March 11, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. People see the tree\'s miraculous survival as a symbol of hope and want to preserve it as a living monument. On the one year anniversary, the areas most affected by last year\'s March 11, 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that left 15,848 dead and 3,305 missing according to Japan\'s National Police Agency, continue to struggle. Thousands of people still remain without homes living in temporary dwellings. The Japanese government faces an uphill battle with the need to dispose of rubble as it works to rebuild economies and livelihoods. Across the country people are taking part in ceremonies to pay respects to the people who lost their lives. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)