South Korea Extends Airport Closure Following Deadly Jeju Air Crash

Investigators continue to probe the crash that killed 179 people, with black box data under analysis and safety inspections underway.

Muan International Airport in South Korea will remain closed until January 14 as investigations into the December 29 crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 continue.
The crash, which killed 179 of the 181 passengers and crew on board, is South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster to date.
Investigators are analyzing flight data and cockpit voice recorders in collaboration with the US National Transportation Safety Board to determine the cause of the crash.
Potential causes being examined include a bird strike, landing gear malfunction, and the role of a runway barrier in exacerbating the crash's impact.
The South Korean government has ordered emergency inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by domestic airlines while Jeju Air faces public backlash and significant operational disruptions.