- South Korean police raided the federal transport ministry as part of an intensified investigation into the Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash, which killed 179 people in December 2024.
- The Boeing 737-800 overshot the runway at Muan International Airport, colliding with a concrete structure and resulting in only two survivors from the 181 people on board.
- The raid sought documents related to the fatal accident, with investigators identifying 64 suspects, including 45 for occupational and gross negligence.
- Public anger escalated after additional human remains and victims' belongings were recently discovered, prompting President Lee Jae Myung to order a new inquiry into the delayed identification and recovery process.
- Initial investigations suggest the aircraft suffered a bird strike before overshooting the runway and hitting a concrete navigation structure, which a separate audit found was built as a cost-saving measure and not designed to break apart on impact.
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