8 months ago
Jeju Air Crash Report Delayed
A plane crash in South Korea happened a year ago, and the report about what went wrong is delayed.
The crash killed 179 people, and the families of those who died are upset because they feel the investigation isn't being fair or thorough.
The investigation board says they can't release an update yet because of new laws being made to make sure the board is independent.
The families want the government to admit any mistakes and tell the truth about what happened.
The government says they will listen to the families' concerns and try to do better.
The parliament is also going to do its own investigation to find out more about the crash.
The Jeju Air crash report is delayed due to pending legislation and concerns over the investigation's credibility.
The crash on December 29, 2024, killed 179 people and injured 2.
Victims' families are frustrated and demand an independent and transparent probe.
The investigation board is not planning to release an update yet because of proposed changes to ensure its independence.
South Korea's parliament will launch an independent probe into the crash.
- Who
- Victims' families, South Korean investigation board, government officials
- What
- Delay in the release of the Jeju Air crash report
- Where
- Muan Airport, South Korea
- When
- First anniversary of the crash on December 29, 2024
- Why
- Pending legislation and concerns over the investigation's credibility
Key facts
- Date of Crash
- December 29, 2024
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737-800
- Location
- Muan Airport, South Korea
- Casualties
- 179 deaths, 2 survivors
- Investigation Board
- Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board
- Pending Legislation
- Proposed changes to ensure board independence
- Independent Probe
- To be launched by South Korea's parliament
- Concrete Embankment
- Violated local and global standards
Quotes
Ryu Kum-Ji
A 42-year-old woman who lost both of her parents in the Jeju Air crash
“It feels like all kinds of doubts are just growing bigger and bigger. In the meantime, a year has gone by, and it feels like the frustration is only continuing to build.”
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“All we want is for authorities to admit they were wrong if they did wrong, and apologise. Apology and a proper disclosure of the truth...that is what we want.”
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Second vice minister of the transport ministry
A government official addressing the concerns of bereaved family members
“We take seriously your concerns saying that government's efforts were not sufficient in the process of (finding the truth). The government will stand by the bereaved families and take a closer look.”
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