Korean transport ministry officials face charges over localiser claims after Jeju 737 crash

Seven Korean transport ministry officials have been formally charged by the national police agency following allegations of document falsification related to the distribution of information concerning the Boeing 737-800 crash at Muan airport in late 2024. The investigation stems from a fatal collision with a support berm, as reported by the National Police Agency. Specifically, the accused individuals are alleged to have fabricated documents presented to media outlets immediately after the Jeju Air incident. This occurred at Muan Airport and triggered an immediate response from law enforcement. Authorities believe these actions misrepresented the circumstances surrounding the aircraft’s descent and final moments before impact.