South Korea is improving airport safety after the Jeju Air crash at Muan Airport, which killed 179 people. Officials will remove a concrete embankment, adjust similar structures at other airports, and expand runway safety zones.
South Korea is making changes to improve airport safety following the crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 at Muan International Airport on December 29, 2024. The government plans to remove a concrete embankment that may have made the crash worse and adjust similar structures at several other airports.
Investigation and Safety Measures
The crash, which killed 179 people, is still under investigation. Early reports suggest that a high-speed landing, failure to deploy landing gear, and possible bird strikes may have played a role. Experts have also pointed out that the concrete structure supporting the airport’s navigation system could have added to the severity of the accident.
To address this, officials confirmed that the embankment at Muan will be removed, and similar changes will be made at six other airports, including Jeju International Airport. Additionally, runway safety zones at all airports will be extended to 240 meters (787 feet) to meet international standards.
Airport Closure and Ongoing Investigations
Muan International Airport will stay closed until at least April 18, 2025, while safety improvements are made. Authorities are also reviewing airport infrastructure across the country to prevent similar accidents in the future.
In an unrelated event, Son Chang-wan, former president of Korea Airports Corporation, was found dead on January 23. Police confirmed he was not under investigation in connection with the crash.
What’s Next?
The Jeju Air crash was South Korea’s deadliest domestic air accident, and the government is taking steps to ensure better safety moving forward. Investigators are still analyzing flight data and other evidence, while aviation experts continue to push for stricter safety regulations.
A new AnewZ documentary, Inside Shusha prison, highlights what is considered one of the most dreadful prisons during both the Russian Empire and the S...
Extreme heat and historically low river levels are forcing nuclear power plants across southeast Europe to reduce output, increasing pressure on alrea...
The UK government announced a new package of sanctions on Thursday (6 August) aimed at disrupting Russia's financial sector and oil exports, expanding...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 5th of August, covering the latest developments.
U.S. President Donald Trump said there was an "all-day negotiation" on Tuesday with Iran, characterising the talks positively while also threatening to hit Iran "really hard" if a deal was not reached.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, two key maritime chokepoints in the region, decreased significantly from the previous day, according to shipping data.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 6th of August, covering the latest developments.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the country's ambassadors to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and several other countries. The removals came after a speech on Monday in which he said embassies would be judged on their effectiveness in securing weapons for Ukraine.
The UK government announced a new package of sanctions on Thursday (6 August) aimed at disrupting Russia's financial sector and oil exports, expanding pressure on Moscow more than four years after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has approved Kyiv’s Resilience Plan for the autumn-winter season, aimed at strengthening the capital’s ability to withstand continued Russian attacks and ensuring the uninterrupted operation of critical services.
Extreme heat and historically low river levels are forcing nuclear power plants across southeast Europe to reduce output, increasing pressure on already strained electricity supplies and prompting governments to urge lower power consumption.
A powerful El Niño weather event could push nearly 49 million more people into acute food insecurity across some of the world's most vulnerable regions by the end of 2027, the UN's World Food Programme (WFP) has warned.
Ukraine has received only about one-third as many air-defence missile interceptors from its allies in 2026 as it did in 2025, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as intensified Russian attacks expose widening gaps in the country's air defences.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment