Archive · 29 Dec 2025
South Korea President Vows Truth on Jeju Air Crash Anniversary
A year ago, a Jeju Air plane crashed in South Korea, killing 179 people.
On the anniversary, the president apologized to the families and promised to find out what really happened.
The families are upset because the investigation is taking a long time, and they want to know if there were any safety problems or mistakes made.
The plane's engines were hit by birds, but there are still many questions about what else went wrong.
The president said he will make sure this kind of accident doesn't happen again.
Some people think the investigation is not looking at all the possible causes, like the design of the runway.
The families are waiting for answers so they can understand what happened to their loved ones.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung apologized to the families of the 179 victims of the Jeju Air crash on its one-year anniversary.
The president vowed to reveal the truth behind the crash and hold those responsible accountable.
Families of the victims expressed frustration over the slow investigation and lack of answers.
Investigators have not yet released a final report, with only a preliminary report in January 2025 indicating bird strikes on both engines.
Questions remain about safety lapses, runway design, and pilot actions during the crash.
- Who
- President Lee Jae Myung, families of victims, investigators
- What
- Jeju Air crash and ongoing investigation
- When
- December 29, 2024 (crash), December 29, 2025 (anniversary and apology)
- Where
- Muan International Airport, South Korea
- Why
- To find the truth behind the crash and prevent future accidents
- Date of Crash
- December 29, 2024
- Location of Crash
- Muan International Airport, South Korea
- Casualties
- 179 deaths, 2 survivors
- Cause of Crash
- Bird strikes on both engines
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, with preliminary report released in January 2025
- Government Response
- Apology from President Lee, review of investigation board
- Family Demands
- Answers about safety lapses and runway design
- Investigation Challenges
- Flight data and cockpit voice recorders stopped recording in final seconds