The Latest Breaking News from Choi Sangmok

Flags flew at half-mast on Monday as South Korea mourned 179 people killed in the worst plane crash on its soil, as investigators probe why the Jeju Air plane crash-landed and burst into flames.

Relatives’ representative also says Jeju Air must do everything it can to help families financially

The incident occurred at 9:07 am (local time) when a Jeju Air flight veered off the runway during landing and struck a fence at Musan International Airport in Muan County. Read further on Dynamite News:

Choi Sang-mok, South Korea's acting president, directs emergency response after a flight crash landing at Muan International Airport.

Footage appears to show Boeing 737-800 skidding along runway at Muan airport before hitting wall and catching fire

South Korea's acting president Choi Sang-mok responds decisively to a plane crash, emphasizing safety and thorough investigation amidst political turmoil.

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday.

After South Korea's president and his replacement were both deposed over a failed bid to impose martial law, deepening political turmoil is threatening the country's currency and shaking confidence in its economy.

Han Duck-soo took over as acting president from President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended following a parliamentary vote over his move to impose martial law on December 3.