Government of South Korea
On 27 June the Government of South Korea had calculated the costs in connection with the sinking of the ferry "Sewol" to billion (~ million), and lodged a claim to any properties held directly or by proxy by Yoo and Chonghaejin Marine at the Seoul Central District Court to cover compensation payments for the victims. The Court on 4 July ordered the sequestration of assets owned by Yoo Byung-eun, four officials of Chonghaejin Marine, and eight crew members aboard "Sewol".