Jeju Air Crash: A Year of Waiting for Answers

A year has passed since the tragic Jeju Air crash, but the families of the victims are still searching for answers. The investigation is behind schedule, and the families are growing frustrated. The crash happened on December 29, 2024, when a Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing at Muan airport. The plane overshot the runway, hit a concrete barrier, and burst into flames. Only two of the 181 people on board survived. The investigation board has not released an interim report as promised. They blame the delay on pending legislation. The families are not happy. They feel the investigation is not being fair. They want an independent and transparent probe. Some families even shaved their heads to protest in front of the presidential office.The investigation board said both engines were hit by birds. The pilots turned off one engine. But the families think other factors should be looked at. Like the concrete barrier that made the crash worse. The anti-corruption body found that the barrier did not meet safety standards. It should have been made to break on impact. The transport ministry is now looking into the families' concerns. They said they take the concerns seriously. The parliament will also launch an independent probe. The families just want the truth. They want an apology if mistakes were made.