The Sewol ferry sinking near Jindo, Jeollanam-do, on April 16, 2014, resulted in 304 fatalities out of 476 passengers, profoundly affecting South Korea. This study analyzes 360 research papers spanning 10 years (2014-2023) to guide disaster research i...
The Sewol ferry sinking near Jindo, Jeollanam-do, on April 16, 2014, resulted in 304 fatalities out of 476 passengers, profoundly affecting South Korea. This study analyzes 360 research papers spanning 10 years (2014-2023) to guide disaster research in the post-Sewol era. Research initially flourished but declined after three years, with most studies being qualitative or review-based, particularly in the social sciences.
The topics covered were diverse, including disaster management policies, mental health impacts, humanistic interpretations, legal aspects, theological perspectives, media, politics, and individual experiences. The study recommends continuous, systematic research on large-scale disasters like Sewol, advocating for budgetary support and interdisciplinary approaches. It aims to direct post-Sewol disaster research towards enhancing disaster safety systems and response mechanisms in the future.