Police investigating the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster that occurred on Dec. 29, 2024, at Muan International Airport are conducting a search and seizure of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
The Korean National Police Agency National Office of Investigation (NOI) Dec. 29 passenger plane disaster special investigation team (special team) said it has been conducting a search and seizure of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport since the morning of the 13th. After controversy arose over delays in the investigation, the Korean National Police Agency dismantled the investigation headquarters at the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency and set up a special team under its direct control.
The special team continued its investigation last month by searching and seizing two locations, including the Busan Regional Office of Aviation and companies related to construction.
At about 9:03 a.m. on Dec. 29, 2024, Jeju Air flight 7C2216 from Bangkok struck a localizer concrete mound while making an emergency belly landing on the runway at Muan International Airport, causing a fire, and 179 of the 181 people on board died.