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Captain of Capsized South Korean Ferry Escapes Death Penalty

The captain of a South Korean ferry which capsized killing 300 passengers has been jailed for 36 years.

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Lee Joon-seok was cleared of homicide but found guilty of negligence.

Most of the victims of April's disaster were children.

Their families wanted the 68-year-old captain to face the death penalty.

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