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South Korea initiates urgent safety inspections following deadly airline crash

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South Korea initiates urgent safety inspections following deadly airline crash

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  • South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok has ordered a nationwide safety inspection of airline operations following the fatal Jeju Air crash that resulted in the deaths of 179 individuals.
  • Choi, assuming presidential duties recently, expressed his condolences and pledged to support the families of the victims during a disaster control meeting.
  • The crash occurred during Jeju Air Flight 7C2216's landing at Muan International Airport, with preliminary reports suggesting a possible bird strike caused the incident.
  • Two crew members survived the crash and were rescued from the wreckage amid the flames, as the aircraft had a total of 181 individuals on board.
  • The U.S. will provide assistance in the ensuing investigation involving bodies like the NTSB, FAA, and Boeing.

For more details, visit the original article at The Hill.

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