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Acting President Choi Sang-mok Mobilizes Emergency Response to Boeing 737-800 Crash at Muan International Airport, Declares Special Disaster Area After 47 Killed

Dec 29, 2024, 04:54 AM

Choi Sang-mok, the acting president of South Korea, has mobilized a full emergency response following a deadly plane crash involving a Boeing 737-800 at Muan International Airport. The crash occurred during landing and resulted in the deaths of 47 individuals. Choi, who took office just days prior, emphasized the deployment of all available resources to ensure the safety of rescuers and to facilitate recovery efforts. He arrived at the crash site early in the morning and declared Muan a special disaster area in response to the tragedy. The government is coordinating with various agencies to utilize all available equipment and personnel for rescue operations.