A Nation in Mourning
The tragedy has plunged South Korea into a state of national mourning. The government has decreed a weeklong period of remembrance, with memorial altars erected across the country to pay homage to the victims. Flags fly at half-mast, and citizens congregate in vigils to offer their respects.
Muan International Airport remains closed as investigators meticulously examine the wreckage, a poignant reminder of the lives lost and the exigency of finding answers.