참사 600일 무안공항 유가족 “1740점 유해만 남고 책임은 없어…어둠 속 갇혀”

Six hundred days after a plane crash at Muan Airport on December 29, 2024, the families of the victims have expressed their frustration. At a press conference, the Muan Airport Passenger Accident Families' Conference pleaded, "Our family's reality has not advanced even by one step, trapped in profound darkness." The families stated that despite the crash, "1740 individuals' remains remain and accountability remains nowhere to be found."

They also criticized the government's failure to address the issue, saying, "The Korea Transport Ministry declared '99% debris cleanup complete' just 15 days after the incident, but this was clearly a lie and a shameful failure in debris cleanup." Furthermore, the families mentioned that "in the process of reclassifying the plane wreckage starting in February of this year, 1740 remains of the victims have emerged from various locations around Muan Airport and the military barracks."

They asked, "After 600 days, when it comes to the truth-seeking investigation and punishing the responsible individuals, can the country do anything else? Are we still waiting for the final verdict from the national government?" Despite no one being held responsible for the incident, the families highlighted the need for accountability.

They stated, "Six and a half months have passed since the investigation by the special police investigation team and the aviation and railway accident investigation committee, yet no conclusions have been reached. The prosecutor's office is waiting for the final result regarding aircraft defects and pilot negligence, and even the indictment and punishment of the responsible individual has been delayed.

The families are facing the wrath and accusations of local residents due to the delayed reopening of Muan Airport."