Police cordon off the spot where a body confirmed as that of Yoo Byung-eun was found. Photo: AFP
Police cordon off the spot where a body confirmed as that of Yoo Byung-eun was found. Photo: AFP
News crews clamour for views of the dead tycoon, who had a US$500,000 reward on his head. Photo: AFP
News crews clamour for views of the dead tycoon, who had a US$500,000 reward on his head. Photo: AFP
South Korea ferry disaster
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Owner of South Korea ferry that sunk killing 300 is found dead

Police confirm body in orchard is that of Yoo Byung-eun, the fugitive billionaire sought over the deaths of 300 in the April capsize

AFP

Updated: 12:11pm, 23 Jul, 2014

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Police cordon off the spot where a body confirmed as that of Yoo Byung-eun was found. Photo: AFP
Police cordon off the spot where a body confirmed as that of Yoo Byung-eun was found. Photo: AFP
News crews clamour for views of the dead tycoon, who had a US$500,000 reward on his head. Photo: AFP
News crews clamour for views of the dead tycoon, who had a US$500,000 reward on his head. Photo: AFP
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