"Everything That Flies and Descends Is Fate" Statement
"There Was a Lack in Conveying My Grief"
Apology Following Controversy
Interpreter and broadcaster Ahn Hyun-mo, who came under scrutiny for posting about the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster, has issued an apology regarding her remarks.
On the 1st, Ahn Hyun-mo posted on her social media account, "I was lacking in trying to convey my sorrow," and expressed, "There is no way to suppress the grief caused by the Jeju Air disaster." She also added, "I sincerely offer my condolences to the bereaved families who must be suffering greatly from this incident. I pray for the souls of those who passed away."
Earlier, on the 30th of last month, Ahn Hyun-mo posted on SNS a photo of an airport panorama along with the message, "On Friday, on Saturday, and even today, I have boarded planes for several days, but all takeoffs and landings were matters of luck. Everything was something to be thankful for. The more I think about it, even my breaths in and out can be sorrowful." This was interpreted as expressing gratitude for safely completing flights and mourning the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster.
Ahn Hyun-mo posted a message related to the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster and faced backlash. Ahn Hyun-mo Instagram
However, netizens who saw the post criticized her remarks, saying, "Mentioning one's luck during a serious disaster is inappropriate," and "She might be called insensitive elsewhere." On the other hand, some defended her, saying, "She was just honestly sharing her feelings," and "It's not something to be harshly criticized for." As the controversy grew, Ahn Hyun-mo disabled comments on her SNS and remained silent for two days but eventually issued an official apology.
Meanwhile, on the 29th of last month, Jeju Air flight 7C2216, departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand, attempted a belly landing (landing with the aircraft’s fuselage sliding on the runway due to the landing gear not being deployed) on the runway at Muan Airport with the landing gear not extended. However, after about 10 seconds, the aircraft veered approximately 300 meters off the runway and collided with a concrete outer wall. The collision caused a loud noise, and the aircraft was severely damaged, with most of the fuselage engulfed in flames. The passenger plane had 175 passengers and 6 crew members on board, totaling 181 people. According to the Fire Agency’s tally, 179 people died and 2 were rescued. As a result, the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster remains the deadliest aviation accident in South Korea.
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