After news of the ferry incident began to spread online, global K-pop fans showed their support and grieved with them.

Russia specifically showed much grief for the incident as it was revealed that a 16 year old Russian girl was also aboard the ship.

They also revealed that many people from Russia showed support and messages of hope online to everyone who had been effected by this incident.

On the Hallyu fan club Facebook page, their photo had changed to the 'Pray For South Korea' image as they continued to support and pray for the people.

Many of the tweets and messages revealed requests for help, prayers and support.

Fans in Thailand also showed their support and mourning through SNS online.

On April 18, they held a 'Thailand Pray For South Korea' candle event in Bangkok to show their support.

Many messages of support were also seen on YouTube as well.

K-pop fans within South Korea were seen handing out relief goods at the site under the name of the idol group they liked. 

Fans of B.A.P, INFINITE, EXO were handing out hot packs, coffee, paper cups, female products, vitamins and more with the message, "It's trivial and not worth much, but I hope it helps."

People from all over the world have been expressing their sadness and offering condolences for those still missing in the Sewol tragedy. 

Korea Times has reported that Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom sent a letter for President Park Geun-hye, expressing her shock in regards to the sunken ferry. 

President Vladimir Putin also sent a message of condolence to President Park. 

British singer Connie Talbot stated that the profits from the concert will be used to support the victims and families of the ferry accident. 

After more than a week has passed since news broke of the tragic incident, North Korea has finally sent a message of condolence to South Korea. 

The South's Unification Ministry reports that the message was sent between the Red Cross organizations between the two Koreas which regularly handle official cross-border communications.

The Unification Ministry released the statement, "The North said in the message that it conveys deep condolences that so many passengers, including youth students, died or went missing due to the sinking of the ferry Sewol."

The Globalpost reports that the families of the victims of the Sewol tragedy may be receiving up to 260 million won (US $250,000) in compensation.

The number of deaths has risen to 150 people while 152 passengers still remain missing. Their bodies are believed to be trapped in the submerged ferry.