South Korea: Authorities have confirmed that at least 28 people have died following the crash of a South Korean passenger plane at Musan International Airport on the morning of December 29. The flight was carrying 181 individuals.
The incident occurred at 9:07 a.m. KST when the Jeju Air flight veered off the runway during landing and collided with a perimeter fence. Emergency crews are currently on the scene, and the number of injured passengers is expected to rise as the situation develops.
The flight originated in Bangkok, Thailand, and was carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, with a majority of the passengers being South Korean nationals.
South Korean aviation authorities and experts have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. In the meantime, emergency measures are being coordinated to assist the victims and their families.
Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available.
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