Ex-Executive Who Oversaw South Korean Airport Renovations Is Found Dead

Published On Jan 22, 2025, 4:19 AM

The article reports the apparent suicide of Son Chang-wan, the former president of Korea Airports Corporation, following the tragic crash of a Jeju Air jet at Muan International Airport that killed 179 people. Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the crash, focusing on airport safety standards and the concrete structure that failed during the incident. The South Korean government is initiating airport safety upgrades across the country while the investigation continues, which involves officials from South Korea, the U.S., and Boeing.