Muan International Airport has extended its runway closure period until April 18th at 5 AM.
The decision comes in the wake of a belly landing accident involving a Jeju Air aircraft on December 29th, taking into account the post-accident handling.
Originally, the runway was scheduled to be closed until January 1st at 5 AM, which was then further extended to January 7th at 5 AM, and subsequently to January 14th at 5 AM. The reopening date remains fluid, with plans to promptly implement necessary measures to ensure safe and normal airport operations.
On January 20th, the South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport launched a victim support group comprised of more than 30 members from the government, local councils, and airport corporations.
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