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South Korea plane crash- South Korea declares national mourning till Jan 4 after a plane crash at Muan International Airport kills 179. Live updates here.
Deadly South Korea Plane Crash at Muan International Airport
A Jeju Air flight carrying 181 passengers and six crew members from Bangkok crashed during landing at South Korea’s Muan International Airport, killing 179 people.
National Mourning Declared Until January 4
Acting President Choi Sang-mok declared a seven-day national mourning period and extended condolences to the victims’ families. The crash site has been marked as a disaster zone.
Investigations Underway into Crash Cause
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, with preliminary reports pointing to landing gear failure. Rescue operations are ongoing, and updates will follow as investigations proceed.
