Seoul [South Korea], December 30 (ANI): World leaders have expressed condolences and solidarity with South Korea after the tragic airplane crash in Muan claimed over 170 lives.
In a press release launched by the White House, US President Joe Biden expressed his grief over the accident and pledged assist to South Korea.
“Jill and I are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life that occurred as a result of the Jeju Airlines accident in Muan, Republic of Korea. As close allies, the American people share deep bonds of friendship with the South Korean people, and our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by this tragedy. The United States stands ready to provide any necessary assistance,” the White House assertion learn.
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru prolonged his sympathies to the bereaved households on behalf of the federal government and folks of Japan. “I am deeply saddened by the loss of many precious lives due to the airplane accident that occurred in the ROK. On behalf of the Government and the people of Japan, I wish to express my sincere condolences for the loss of life and send my deepest sympathies to the bereaved families. My thoughts go out to all those who were injured, and I sincerely hope they will make a swift recovery,” the assertion from the Office of the Prime Minister of Japan said.
India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, additionally expressed deep sorrow over the airplane crash.
Additionally, David Lammy, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, and Penny Wong, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, supplied their condolences on the tragic accident.
Earlier, the South Korean authorities confirmed that 179 folks have been killed and two folks have been rescued out of 181 aboard following a airplane crash in South Korea’s Muan area, Yonhap News Agency reported.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning when a Jeju Air passenger jet, carrying 175 passengers and 6 crew members, belly-landed and exploded at Muan International Airport, the Yonhap News Agency reported.
The plane veered off the runway whereas touchdown, with its touchdown gear not deployed, skidding throughout the bottom, hitting a concrete wall, and bursting into flames.
South Korea’s appearing President Choi Sang-mok, additionally declared Muan County a particular catastrophe zone and visited the crash web site to direct search operations.Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae additional issued an apology and expressed condolences to the victims’ households, taking full accountability for the incident. The airline has promised full assist for the surviving households, together with monetary help, citing its USD 1 billion insurance coverage plan.
“Regardless of the cause, I take full responsibility as the CEO,” Kim stated. (ANI)