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article_snippet.sent: the tragedy sparked nationwide grief and outrage as the tragedy became clear that regulatory failings, official incompetence and the ship's illegal redesign were the main causes.
article_snippet.sent: Park's administration was widely criticised for Park's administration response to the disaster, and Park's administration approval ratings have only just begun to recover.
article_snippet.sent: After months of political bickering, parliament passed a bill in November initiating an independent investigation into the sinking.
article_snippet.sent: But relatives have accused the government of trying to influence the probe by appointing officials to key posts in the 17-member inquiry committee.
article_snippet.sent: More than 50 people have been put on trial on charges linked to the disaster, including 15 crew members who were among the first to climb into lifeboats.
highlights_snippet.sent: Most victims of the disaster were high school students .
  