As a citizen, Son Heung-min mourns the Jeju Air disaster at Muan Airport, which killed 179 people
Dec 30, 2024
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Son Heung-min's team, Tottenham, drew 2-2 in the 19th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 season against Wolverhampton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 30th (Korea time).
Son Heung-min missed the penalty kick on the day and was pointed out as the cause of the team's sluggish performance. Son Heung-min's penalty kick in the 43rd minute of the first half, when the team was facing 1-1, was saved by goalkeeper Jose Sa. In the 19th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min was replaced
In an interview with Sports Chosun after the game, Son Heung-min expressed regret, saying, `This can happen.' Then "It grows through these cases. Of course, I feel very sorry for my team members."
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Son Heung-min said, `I don't know what to say after watching the news of the game. The bereaved families are likely to be having a very hard time"As a Korean citizen, I feel very sad, and I pray for the repose of the deceased."
Earlier, 179 passengers were killed in a Jeju Air plane crash at Muan Airport in Jeollanam-do on the 29th. The aircraft hit a wall with a local riser (landing-guided safety facility) during landing, leading to massive casualties.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
