Wednesday, November 26, 2014

#SOUTHKOREA: National Assembly Votes to Disband Coast Guard In Wake of Ferry Tragedy

[world politics news]


South Korea's National Assembly has voted 146-71 to disband the coast guard, which has been criticized over its failure to rescue hundreds of passengers during the sinking of a ferry in April. The coast guard's duties will be split between the National Police Agency and a new safety agency.

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