Acting President Choi Sang-mok, who has only been in office since Friday, said the accident was a “turning point” for the country, calling for a full overhaul of air safety systems.
He urged officials to “thoroughly reexamine the overall aircraft operation system … and immediately address any necessary improvements”.
“Today marks the final day of 2024,” he said on Tuesday, urging citizens to “reflect on the past year and prepare for the new one”.
“I am well aware that whenever challenges arose, both domestically and internationally, all citizens and public officials united with one heart and mind to overcome these crises.”
“PRAY FOR ETERNAL PEACE”
At Muan airport, investigators combed over the wrecked fuselage and soldiers picked carefully through the fields around the airport on Tuesday, as people left ritual offerings for victims – including food and letters – near the airport’s perimeter.
“Captain, first officer, and crew members, thank you so much for doing your best to save the passengers. I pray for your eternal rest,” one letter left on the fence said.
Inside the airport, where victims’ relatives have been camped out since Sunday, waiting for information, anger was growing over delays in identifying passengers on the doomed plane.
Source: CNA
