Son Chang-wan was in office while works were undertaken at Muan International Airport. Last month, a plane crashed into a concrete barrier there, killing 179 people.
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What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash
Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.
Jeju Air Flight Recorder Stopped Working 4 Minutes Before Plane Crash
The missing data deepens the puzzle of what caused the deadly air disaster in Muan, South Korea, late last month.
He Didn’t Know His Father Was on Doomed South Korean Flight Until It Crashed
Oh Jaejin’s father, 64, had not told Mr. Oh he was flying, because he didn’t want his son to worry. They had been looking forward to his becoming a grandfather.
The Man Who Showed the World South Korea’s Deadly Plane Crash
In his own words, a restaurant owner described recording videos of the Jeju Air plane crash as it happened. “Every time I closed my eyes, I kept seeing afterimages of the blast.”
South Korean Plane Crash Questions Center on Four Fateful Minutes
The time between when the pilot reported a bird strike and when it crashed could be key to unraveling one of the world’s worst aviation disasters in years.
For South Korean Families, a Grim Wait for Bodies After Plane Crash
Officials said it could take up to 10 days to prepare the dead for transport, with the uncertainty adding to the shock and grief of relatives packed into an airport hall.
Video of South Korea Plane Crash Offers Clues to Cause, but No Immediate Answers
The cause of the crash probably won’t be determined for months, with investigators expected to focus on a wide range of issues.
Bird Strikes Are a Common Problem for Flights
It is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, but most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.
Anger and Agony in South Korea After Jeju Air Passenger Jet Crashes, Killing 179
A Jeju Air passenger jet carrying 181 people from Bangkok sped off the runway and burst into flames. Two crew were rescued in what was the country’s worst air disaster in decades.