Monarch expresses condolences for the Jeju Air tragedy that claimed 179
lives.
King Charles has issued a poignant tribute following the catastrophic plane
crash in South Korea, which took 179 lives in the country’s worst air disaster
to date.
In a moving statement, His Majesty shared: “My wife and I were profoundly
saddened to learn of the horrific air accident at Muan, which resulted in such
grievous loss of life.
As the people of the Republic of Korea mourn this disaster, the families and
loved ones of all the victims are in our prayers.”
Jeju Air Tragedy Shocks the Nation
The tragedy occurred on Sunday morning when Jeju Air flight 7C2216, arriving
from Bangkok, crash-landed at Muan International Airport. The Boeing 737-800
skidded off the runway and struck a wall, triggering a deadly explosion.
Of the 181 people onboard, 179 lost their lives. Remarkably, two crew
members—one man and one woman—survived and were rescued from the aircraft’s
tail section. They are currently receiving medical treatment for medium to
severe injuries.
The King’s message of solidarity highlights the global grief surrounding this
devastating event, as South Korea and the victims’ families come to terms with
the aftermath of this unparalleled tragedy.
