KBS executives and employees are heartbroken, including reporters and retirees as victims of the Jeju Air accident
Dec 30, 2024
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KBS on the 30th wishes the victims of the Jeju Air plane accident," he said in an official statement. KBS first said "A plane crashed at Muan International Airport on the 29th, causing a number of victims. We express our deepest condolences to the victims of the accident and express our condolences to the bereaved families" and mourned the victims of the disaster.
Then "I can't hide my heartbreak that the victims included my beloved KBS family, including reporters from the Gwangju General Bureau and retired sau." KBS executives also started the executive meeting today (30th) with a silent tribute to the victims of the disaster. KBS will do its best to identify the cause of the accident and provide support to the bereaved families of the disaster," he said.
Meanwhile, a Jeju Air flight departing from Bangkok Airport in Thailand and landing at Muan International Airport on the 29th collided with the outer wall of the runway while attempting to land, killing 179 out of 181 passengers. It is known that there were problems such as bird strikes and landing gear malfunctions, and the U.S. is also participating in the investigation to determine the exact cause.
▶The following is the full text of KBS's official position.
A number of victims were caused by an aircraft accident at Muan International Airport on the 29th. We express our deepest condolences to the victims of the accident and express our condolences to the bereaved families.
I can't hide my heartbreak that the victims included my beloved KBS family, including reporters from the Gwangju General Bureau and retired sau. KBS executives also started the executive meeting today (30th) with a silent tribute to the victims of the disaster.
KBS will do its best to identify the cause of the accident and provide support to the bereaved families of the disaster.
Once again, I pray for the repose of the victims of this accident and express my deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.
- All KBS executives and employees -
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