A plane crash at Muan International Airport killed 179 people, leaving only two survivors. It is one of the worst air accidents in South Korea's history.
A 15-year-old Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 with 181 people onboard crashed while landing at Muan International Airport.
Lee, a 32-year-old flight attendant, was rescued from the tail section with a fractured shoulder and head injuries, feeling disoriented and repeatedly asking, "What happened?" Kwon, a 25-year-old flight attendant, survived with a fractured ankle, scalp injuries, and abdominal pain and is stable but under close observation.
The plane's landing gear failed, causing it to crash into a concrete fence and catch fire, with over 1,500 responders, 32 fire trucks, and helicopters rushing to the scene.
The crash is being investigated, with possible causes including a landing gear malfunction or a bird strike, and the black boxes have been recovered to find out what happened.
South Korea declared a seven-day mourning period, ordered emergency airline safety checks, and called it the worst air disaster since 1997.
The South Korea plane crash serves as a reminder of the complexities of aviation safety. While investigations continue, the nation mourns the loss of 179 lives and supports the survivors’ recovery.