South Korean president vows to reveal truth on anniversary of Jeju Air crash


The wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft that went off the runway and crashed at Muan International Airport lies near a concrete structure it crashed into, in Muan, South Korea, December 30, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo

MUAN, South Korea, Dec 29 (Reuters) - South Korean President ‌Lee Jae Myung on Monday apologised to the families of the 179 people who died in a Jeju ‌Air crash a year ago, vowing to reveal the truth behind the worst aircraft accident on the country's ‌soil.

Relatives of the victims held a tearful memorial service at Muan International Airport to mark the anniversary. They were overcome with sorrow and frustration because, a year on from the crash, little has come to light to explain what happened.

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