In brief
The recent crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 at Muan International Airport has swept the nation into mourning, while families wait heartbreakingly for news of their loved ones.
Oh Jaejin was filled with joy and excitement as he recently shared with his father the news of an impending grandchild. Little did he know that just days later, tragedy would strike. His father, aged 64, perished alongside 178 others when the Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, en route from Bangkok, faced a catastrophic crash-landing in South Korea on Sunday.The aftermath has turned Muan International Airport into a mourning ground as relatives frantically sought information about their loved ones. The crash, recognized as one of the deadliest in recent aviation history, left only two survivors—crew members who remain hospitalized in Seoul.On Tuesday, the grief intensified as families were escorted to a temporary morgue established in the airport hangar. Authorities confirmed that by early morning, 170 bodies had been identified, with four families receiving their deceased loved ones.A memorial altar has been set up within the airport, allowing family and friends to pay their final respects. The victims comprised a diverse group, including grandparents, children, friends, and relatives, whose lives were abruptly cut short, leaving a profound sorrow in their wake.With the investigation underway, families now face the long and painful process of healing, as they cherish the memories of their loved ones lost in this unimaginable tragedy.
