Jeju Air incident: South Korea's parliament sets up a commission of inquiry

In response to the tragic crash of December 29, 2024 involving a Boeing 737-800 from Jeju Air in Muan, the South Korean parliament has set up a seven-member commission of inquiry. The committee includes three deputies from the Power Partythree from the Democratic Party, and one independent member. Their objective is to elucidate the circumstances of this devastating accident which saw the black boxes stop recording four minutes before impact. With 179 fatalities, this disaster remains one of the worst in history. South Korea. Investigations include recovery of the wreckage and searches of the company's premises.

A tragic incident

On December 29, a aircraft crash involving a Boeing 737-800 belonging to the airline Jeju Air shocked South Korea. The accident, which occurred at Muan airport, resulted in the tragic death of 179 passengers, leaving behind a spirit of loss and desolation among the South Korean population. Only two crew members, a steward and a stewardess, miraculously survived the tragedy.

Formation of a commission of inquiry

In response to this national disaster, the South Korean parliament took the initiative of forming a joint commission of inquiry. Composed of seven members, the commission includes three deputies from the Democratic Party, three from the People's Poder Party (PPP) and one independent member, thus ensuring a diversity of opinions in the meticulous examination of the accident.

Black box investigation

The aircraft's two black boxes were found at the crash site. However, they stopped recording crucial information four minutes before impact. This technical anomaly is complicating an already complex investigation into the exact causes of this tragic event.

Removal of the wreck and progress of the investigation

Investigators have begun removing the wreckage from Muan airport. This delicate process will allow them to examine the wreckage in detail and look for further clues as to the reasons for the disaster.

Political and economic reactions

In addition to the technical survey raids were carried out at Jeju Air's offices, and two people, including CEO Kim E-bae, were banned from traveling abroad. The aim is to ensure that the investigation runs smoothly and to prevent any attempt to evade responsibility.

State aim

This parliamentary initiative is part of a wider effort to strengthen the country's air safety and restore public confidence in its airlines. South Koreans are counting on transparent conclusions to prevent such a tragedy from happening again.

Comparator: Commission of Inquiry into the Jeju Air Incident

Axis	Details
Commission members	Seven members, including three from the People's Power Party (PPP)
Democratic Party	Three MPs take part in the survey
Independent member	A member with no political affiliation
Reason for training	Solving the deadly crash of December 29
Crash site	Muan Airport, South Korea
Survivors	A stewardess and a steward
Black boxes	Stopped recording four minutes before impact
Loses	179 passengers lost their lives
Companies involved	Boeing and Jeju Air under investigation
Impact	Jeju Air's first air disaster

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