World Leaders React to Devastating South Korea Plane Crash

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Plane crash in south Korea that claim 179 passenger's lives

Ismail Abdulazeez Mantu Reporting

 

A catastrophic plane crash at Muan International Airport on Sunday has drawn widespread international condolences and shaken South Korea’s aviation industry.

Recall earlier Truth Live News reported that out of the 181 passengers aboard the ill-fated Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air, 179 lost their lives, with only two survivors—both cabin crew—pulled from the fiery wreckage.

The aircraft skidded off the runway upon landing, crashing into a wall and erupting into flames. The incident is the deadliest for a South Korean airline since a Korean Air crash in Guam in 1997 claimed over 200 lives. It also marks Jeju Air’s first fatal accident since its establishment in 2005.

Reacting to the tragedy, global leaders expressed their sorrow over the incident. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted on X, saying;

“Deeply saddened to learn about the tragic plane crash at Muan International Airport in Korea resulting in the loss of so many precious lives. In this hour of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and with the people and Government of the Republic of Korea.”

US Ambassador to South Korea, Philip Goldberg, conveyed his sympathies:

“I was heartbroken to hear about the tragedy at Muan Airport this morning. My sincerest condolences go out to the victims and their loved ones, and my thoughts are with the people of Korea during this difficult time.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also extended his heartfelt condolences:

“Tragic news of a devastating Jeju Air accident at Muan International Airport in Muan County, Republic of Korea, claiming so many lives. On behalf of the Ukrainian people and myself, I extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the people of Korea, and Acting President Choi Sang-mok. We share your sorrow and stand with the Korean people in this time of grief.”

South Korea’s Acting President Choi Sang-mok, appointed just two days before the tragedy, visited the crash site on Sunday. He said: “I express my deepest condolences to the many victims in the incident. I will do all I can for the injured to quickly recover,” Choi said, pledging full government support.

Meanwhile, Jeju Air executives offered a public apology during a press conference, bowing deeply in a gesture of remorse.

“We deeply apologise to all those affected by the incident. We will make every effort to resolve the situation,” the company stated.

Boeing Airlines, the manufacturer of the 737-800 jet, confirmed it is working closely with Jeju Air to investigate the incident.

South Korea’s aviation industry, long hailed for its robust safety standards, now faces renewed scrutiny. The Muan crash is the worst aviation disaster on South Korean soil since an Air China crash killed 129 passengers.

As investigators begin piecing together what led to this tragedy, the nation mourns a loss that resonates far beyond its borders, with the world standing in solidarity with South Korea.

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