Korean Audit Links Jeju Air Crash Severity to Non-Compliant Runway Structure

A South Korean audit finds the fatal 2024 Jeju Air crash was worsened by a non-compliant airport structure, revealing systemic safety violations nationwide.

Mar 14, 2026•5 min

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Jeju AirRunway SafetyAir Crash InvestigationICAOMuan International Airport

Safety

S. Korea Finds Decades of Faulty Airport Approvals After Fatal Crash

A South Korean state audit found its transport ministry approved faulty airport safety structures for decades, following a fatal 2024 Jeju Air crash.

Mar 11, 2026•4 min

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South KoreaAirport SafetyJeju AirRegulatory OversightMuan International Airport

Regulatory