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Headline: Jeju Air CEO Barred from Leaving South Korea After Fatal Plane Crash
Subheading: IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Two individuals, including the CEO of Jeju Air, Kim E Bae, face international travel ban following the horrifying plane crash that claimed 179 lives last week.
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Korea’s special investigation team has imposed a travel ban on two individuals, including the CEO of Jeju Air, Kim E Bae, in connection with the fatal crash of Flight 2216, officials have confirmed. This move follows the devastating accident, which occurred last week and is now considered the deadliest aviation disaster in the history of South Korea (Korsel).
On Thursday, January 2, police agents raided the headquarters of Jeju Air and Muan International Airport as part of a comprehensive probe into the tragic event. A statement issued by the police revealed that they were conducting simultaneous searches at three different locations, starting at 9:00 AM on the same day.
"We are committed to swiftly and sternly determining the cause and responsibility for this incident in accordance with the law and our principles," a spokesperson for the police stated. An arrest warrant has been issued on charges of professional negligence leading to death, according to the media outlet Yonhap.
Amidst the investigation, authorities announced they would inspect all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by South Korean airlines, with a particular focus on the landing gear. Jeju Air Flight 2216 encountered a fatal accident, resulting in the loss of 179 passengers and crew out of the 181 on board.
The Daegu-based budget airline, Jeju Air, is one of the largest low-cost carriers in South Korea. The devastating crash has understandably raised serious questions about safety protocols and management oversight at the company.
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