Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Victim recovery, on-site investigation of Jeju Air crash ends

The authorities wrapped up search and recovery efforts for victims as well as on-site investigation procedures of the Jeju Air crash with consent from the bereaved families.

2025-01-26

Transport Ministry to remove concrete localizer mounds from all airports following Jeju Air disaster

The Transport Ministry announced Wednesday that it would remove concrete mounds blamed for worsening the severity of last month's Jeju Air disaster from all airports across Korea.

2025-01-22

Ex-Korea Airports Corporation chief found dead at home

A former head of the state-run Korea Airports Corporation, who was in office during the renovation of the localizer at Muan International Airport, was found dead at his home, police said Tuesday.

2025-01-22

Government task force begins support for Jeju Air crash victims' families

A dedicated government task force to support the families of the victims of last month's Jeju Air plane crash has officially begun operations, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Monday.

2025-01-20

Families remember the dead, call for justice at joint commemoration for Jeju Air disaster victims

As the poignant lyrics of "My Soul Becomes Wind" filled the Muan International Airport on Saturday, tears flowed freely among the hundreds gathered for the joint memorial service commemorating the 179 lives lost in the tragic Jeju Air plane crash.

2025-01-19

Acting President Choi Sang-mok pledges sweeping aviation safety reforms after Jeju Air tragedy

Acting President Choi Sang-mok said Friday the government will introduce comprehensive safety reforms across the aviation sector, following the tragic Jeju Air crash last month.

2025-01-17

Final search efforts at Jeju Air disaster site completed

Additional search efforts at the Jeju Air crash site near Muan International Airport in South Jeolla concluded on Thursday, 19 days after the disaster.

2025-01-16

Korean lawmakers decry insufficient bird strike prevention measures at airports after Jeju Air crash

Lawmakers at a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday criticized the insufficient personnel and equipment for bird strike prevention at airports, which are believed to have contributed to the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport on Dec. 29.

2025-01-14

Yoon offers support to U.S. amid Los Angeles wildfires

President Yoon Suk Yeol asked the government Monday to provide support for efforts to contain wildfires in Los Angeles, in his second Facebook posting following his impeachment last month.

2025-01-13

Jeju Air black boxes missing last 4 minutes before crash

The black boxes of the Jeju Air plane involved in last month's fatal crash has been found to lack data from the final four minutes before the explosion.

2025-01-12