[Ferry Disaster] U.S. offers condolences over Korean ferry sinking
Social affairsApr 17, 2014
(AP-Yonhap)The U.S. government expressed its condolences Wednesday to the families of those who were killed in the sinking of a South Korean ferry."We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of those who lost their lives on board the South Korea ferry, the Sewol,"Marie Harf, the State Department's deputy spokeswoman said at the start of a daily press briefing.She described the incident as a "terrible tragedy."The United States is ready to provide any assistance needed in the ongoing sea