This study aims to explore the career experiences of the female siblings of Sewol Ferry disaster victims using a narrative inquiry approach, with the aim of analyzing changes in their career decision-making and identifying influencing factors, thereby providing foundational data for future support and growth strategies. The findings indicate that after the disaster, participants shifted their focus from external circumstances to internal values and the search for life meaning in their career choices. They commonly expressed a desire to exert positive influence, feelings of guilt toward their deceased siblings, a tendency toward self-evaluation, and resistance to conservative environments. These internal factors, coupled with anxiety and a diminished sense of social security, functioned as constraints in their career decision-making process. The study suggests that career counseling and support for survivors of social disasters should integrate both individual emotional characteristics and broader environmental factors at the micro and macro levels. Furthermore, it highlights the need for continued truth-finding and advocacy for victims' rights to help restore trust and facilitate safe, meaningful communication.
