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Park Sang-woo, South Korea's Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, announced his intention to resign following the Jeju Air crash on December 29, 2024. The accident resulted in the deaths of 179 out of 181 individuals on board a Boeing 737-800.
In a press briefing on January 7, Sang-woo expressed his deep sense of responsibility for the tragedy. He stated that he would step down after managing the current crisis and once political stability returns to the country. The announcement was reported by Reuters.
The incident occurred when a Jeju Air flight attempted to land at Muan International Airport with its landing gear up. The aircraft skidded along the runway before crashing into a concrete structure. Of those onboard, only two flight attendants survived.
