KBS WORLD Radio Korea 24
Korea 24 - 2024.12.30
Dec 30, 2024
Kui Jin, KBS World Radio News Editor, provides a critical analysis of the tragic Muan plane crash that claimed 179 lives, exploring government responses and the emotional impact on the nation. Kim Byung-ju, an affiliate professor, discusses the impeachment of acting President Han Deok-su amidst political turmoil, shedding light on national instability. Sports reporter Yu Ji-ho highlights the top five stories in Korean sports, focusing on the triumphs of the Kia Tigers and the struggles faced by the national football teams.
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- The tragic plane crash in Muan has resulted in a national mourning period and heightened government support for victims' families.
- The historic impeachment of acting president Han Deok-su, alongside ongoing political turmoil, raises serious questions about South Korea's political stability.
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Tragic Plane Crash in Muan
A passenger plane crash in Muan, South Cholla province, resulted in the deaths of 179 people, making it the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korea since 1997. The Jeju Air Boeing 737, which was carrying 181 people, collided with a concrete wall shortly after attempting a belly landing due to landing gear failure following a bird strike. Investigators revealed that the pilot had issued a Mayday distress call shortly before the crash, and despite efforts to rescue survivors from the tail section of the aircraft, only two flight attendants were pulled to safety. The impact of the crash has prompted the government to declare a week-long mourning period to honor the victims and their families.
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