• A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 flight from Bangkok crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday morning, resulting in a devastating fire and the tragic loss of 179 lives, with only two crew members surviving.
• The pilot reported a bird strike to air traffic control before declaring a mayday, suggesting a potential cause for the crash, which is currently under investigation by South Korean authorities who have declared the crash site a special disaster zone.
• South Korea's acting president, Choi Sang-mok, declared a national mourning period and expressed condolences to the victims' families, while the government pledged to conduct a thorough investigation to prevent future occurrences.