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South Korea to overhaul some airports after Jeju Air crash

The South Korean government will remove a concrete barrier at Muan International Airport after the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people on December 29, 2024.
Jeju Air Flight 2216, which originated from Bangkok, overshot the runway and exploded upon landing.
The South Korean government is also expanding runway safety areas at seven airports to 240 meters and implementing stricter safety measures for budget airlines.
Jeju Air CEO Kim E-Bae has taken full responsibility for the disaster, and the government has imposed a travel ban on him amid ongoing investigations.

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South Korea Tells Budget Airlines to Tighten Safety After Crash - Overpasses For America

South Korea has told its low-cost carriers to prioritize safety over profit after the deadly crash of a Jeju Air plane in South Korea last month, in an effort to shore up confidence in the country’s aviation industry. In a meeting with South Korea’s nine budget airlines on Thursday, the nation’s transportation ministry demanded that they take measures to reduce flight hours, improve pilot training and increase the number of maintenance workers. …

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South Korea to remove concrete barriers near runways, reports say

South Korea plans to remove concrete embankments near airport runways in response to a recent air disaster

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South China Morning Post

South Korea orders budget carriers to tighten safety screw after Jeju Air crash

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Bloomberg

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