Dispatch of 7 Vehicles and 21 Personnel to the Site

On the 29th, Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, issued an emergency statement regarding the Muan Jeju Air passenger plane accident, expressing condolences to the bereaved families and a commitment to support the accident response.

Governor Park said, "Along with 3.3 million residents of Gyeongnam, I pray for the souls of the deceased and extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families."

Condolences regarding the Muan Airport Jeju Air passenger plane accident in Gyeongnam Province. Gyeongsangnam-do official website

He stated, "Immediately after the accident, we mobilized all available provincial resources including ambulances and equipment, and dispatched rescue personnel to support the accident response," adding, "We have also completed preparations to promptly respond to requests for support from the central government, including the Ministry of the Interior and Safety."

"We will do our best to manage the accident response and overcome the damages," he added, "and if additional support is needed, we will actively step forward."

Gyeongnam Province dispatched a total of 21 personnel including six ambulances, one support vehicle, and 101 body bags to the site immediately after the accident.

They are also currently identifying whether any victims are residents of Gyeongnam Province, and plan to take immediate related measures depending on the situation regarding the victims.

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