for more information about their missing loved ones.

Some 5-thousand volunteers from more than 240 private and religious groups are at the

site with the family members... offering necessities and encouragement.

Our Kim Ji-yeon has this story. As days pass by, families who long for their

loved ones are growing weary. In times of crisis like these, a warm meal

and a helping hand are a great help. Volunteers from various relief organizations

came to Jindo Island, where the sunken ferry is located and where family members are gathered

to find out more about their missing family members.

"A lot of families came rushing to site when they heard about the ferry incident. So we're

trying to provide necessities while they wait to hear news of their loved ones."

The health of the families is deteriorating as time goes by... as rescue operations are

further being delayed. Medicine and medical supplies are running

short.

"We will provide medicine and medical supplies until the crisis recedes... We're planning

to have a fund raiser to keep renewing the supplies. "

The nation is being united in times of crisis. Kim Ji-yeon, Arirang News.