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Jeju Air Disaster: Re-examination of Wreckage Uncovers 24 Additional Human Remains
Additional Human Remains Found and Reinvestigation Status
Twenty-four human remains, presumed to be from victims of the December 29 Jeju Air passenger plane disaster at Muan Airport, were additionally discovered during a re-examination of the aircraft wreckage. According to the Victims' Families Council, these additional remains were recovered yesterday during a joint investigation conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Aircraft and Railway Accident Investigation Board, and the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency. Since the reinvestigation began on the 12th of last month, a total of 33 remains have been found to date, with 9 of them confirmed through DNA analysis to belong to 7 victims.
Concerns Raised by Victims' Families
Victims' families have expressed strong dissatisfaction over the continued discovery of human remains after the aircraft wreckage was left unattended for over a year, urging a thorough investigation and the implementation of comprehensive measures. This latest discovery of additional remains is expected to reignite controversy over inadequate disaster management and recovery efforts.
*Source: YouTube: Yonhap News TV (2026-03-12)*
