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Investigation Underway After Jeju Air Crash Kills 179 in South Korea

Following the tragic crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216, which resulted in 179 fatalities, South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into the airline and Muan International Airport. The investigation includes scrutiny of the airport’s navigation equipment and surrounding structures, with a focus on the embankment that may have contributed to the disaster. Officials from the U.S., including representatives from Boeing and transportation safety agencies, are collaborating with South Korean investigators. There are calls for thorough inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft in the country amid rising public concern.

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