South Korea, Dec 29: A Jeju Air flight carrying 181 people crashed at South Korea's Muan International Airport on Sunday morning, killing at least 28 and leaving two others critically injured, according to Yonhap news agency.
The flight, which originated from Bangkok, veered off the runway and struck a fence while attempting to land at 9:07 a.m. local time at the southwestern coastal airport, authorities said.
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The aircraft burst into flames on impact, with smoke and fire engulfing parts of the plane, as shown in images and videos shared on social media.
“There were 175 passengers and six crew members aboard the plane,” Yonhap reported.
Emergency responders have recovered two survivors and the search for additional victims is ongoing.
Acting President Choi Sung-mok, who assumed leadership on Friday amidst massive political upheaval, directed government agencies to prioritise rescue efforts.
This marks the first major incident at Muan International Airport, a crucial regional hub in South Jeolla province.
