South Korea’s acting leader, Choi Sang-mok, has ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country’s airline operations following the tragic crash of a Jeju Air plane, which killed 179 people. The plane, a Boeing B737-800, crashed during a failed landing at Muan International Airport, sparking national mourning. Only two passengers survived the devastating accident.
Choi, who stepped in as acting president just days before, has urged investigators to quickly share their findings with the victims’ families. His order follows a separate incident involving another Jeju Air flight, which was forced to return to Seoul due to a mechanical issue with the landing gear. This flight, also a Boeing B737-800, had taken off from Gimpo International Airport before returning less than an hour later.
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The crash on Sunday occurred after the plane skidded off the runway, crashing into a wall. Authorities stated the aircraft had initially been instructed to hold off landing due to a bird strike warning but was later allowed to land from the opposite direction.
Most passengers on flight 7C2216 were South Korean, with two Thai nationals among the dead. Jeju Air has publicly apologized for the tragedy, and the crash has led to a sharp drop in the airline’s stock value. This incident adds to the political turmoil in South Korea, with the country already facing uncertainty after the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Acting President Choi expressed his sorrow, acknowledging the tragedy amid the country’s ongoing challenges.
