Identification of South Korean Air Crash Victims Advances: 174 Remains Recognized
Authorities have begun to hand over the remains of identified victims to their families, and it has been confirmed that funerals for four of them have already started. Dec 31, 2024 Photo: @XHNews
December 31, 2024 Hour: 5:18 pm
In a context of great pain and anguish for the affected families, the ministry also indicated that the delivery of all remains could be extended by up to ten days.
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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport of the Republic of Korea has reported that, to date, the remains of 174 of the 179 people who lost their lives in the tragic passenger plane crash last Sunday have been provisionally identified.
During a briefing for bereaved families, it was detailed that of the 32 victims whose remains could not be identified initially by fingerprints, 17 were recognized in the first round of DNA testing, while 10 others were identified in a second test.
Unfortunately, the identification of five additional bodies was not possible due to inconsistencies in the DNA results. Authorities have begun to hand over the remains of identified victims to their families, and it has been confirmed that funerals for four of them have already started.
In a context of great pain and anguish for the affected families, the ministry also indicated that the delivery of all remains could be extended by up to ten days.
The crash involved flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800 operated by the low-cost South Korean airline Jeju Air, which crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport, located approximately 290 kilometers southwest of Seoul.
This unfortunate event has shocked the country and created a deep sense of loss among the population, as authorities continue to work to support affected families during this difficult time.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: Xinhua
