Kim Han - sik is chief executive officer of Cheonghaejin Marine Shipping . Among other charges , he faces a count of violating the maritime safety act . Kim also faces a charge of violating the ship safety act , Yang said , in connection with allegations that excessive cargo a played a role in the April 16 sinking . Charges against Kim are related to claims the vessel carried excessive cargo . They claim the cargo was partially responsible for the sinking .
Kim Han - sik is chief executive officer of Cheonghaejin Marine Shipping . Among other charges , he faces a count of violating the maritime safety act . Charges against Kim are related to claims the vessel carried excessive cargo . They claim the cargo was partially responsible for the sinking .