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South Korea extends Muan Airport closure after Jeju Air crash

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The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) has extended the closure of Muan International Airport following a crash involving a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800. The airport will remain closed until January 14 as investigations continue into the crash and specific aircraft components.

MOLIT reported that key parts, including the two CFM56-7B engines, have been relocated to a hangar for examination. Debris from the crash site is being collected and moved to a secure location, contributing to the airport's prolonged shutdown.

The Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board completed the cockpit voice recorder transcript on January 4 and sent the flight data recorder to Washington, D.C., on January 6.

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Jeju Air's Boeing 737-800 crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport on December 29. Videos circulating online show the aircraft making a belly landing before crashing into a concrete structure at the runway's end and catching fire.

All 179 passengers and crew members who perished in the accident have been identified—147 through fingerprints and 32 via DNA—and their remains have been transferred to funeral homes. Two surviving flight attendants are still hospitalized.

The ministry assured ongoing support for victims' families with psychological checkups and temporary housing. A joint memorial service is planned with support from local municipalities Jeonnam and Gwangju City.

This incident marks one of several fatal crashes involving Boeing 737-800 aircraft in recent years. MOLIT is inspecting all South Korean carriers' fleets of this model, comprising over 100 planes across multiple airlines. These inspections cover maintenance records, personnel management, and pre-flight checks.

Furthermore, MOLIT will assess air navigation safety facilities at airports nationwide, including major hubs like Seoul Incheon International Airport. The Jeju Air plane had previously diverted due to a medical emergency two days before its ill-fated attempt to land at Muan International.

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