The number of victims of the Korean Air plane crash has risen to 179 people

The number of victims of a Korean passenger plane crash as it landed at Muan Airport, southwest of the capital, Seoul, coming from Bangkok, rose to 179 people, while two crew members survived..

The South Korean Yonhap News Agency quoted the authorities as saying that the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 plane crashed during an attempt to land without the help of wheels, as it deviated from the runway and collided with a fence wall at Muan International Airport, with 181 people on board. Including 6 crew members.

Interim Korean President Choi Sang-mok declared national mourning for the plane victims for a period of 7 days, starting today.