Emotional South Korean President Apologizes for Ferry Tragedy, Dismantles Coast Guard

South Korea's president has announced plans to dismantle the nation's Coast Guard after a poor rescue response to the ferry disaster last month that killed more than 300 people. Most of the victims were teenagers, and authorities are still trying to recover 18 bodies believed trapped aboard the capsized, sunken ship. The confirmed death toll stands at 286. President Park Geun-hye said Monday South Korea's Coast Guard was insufficiently trained for rescue work when the Sewol...

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