Church leaders in South Korea have expressed their condolences after a plane crash at South Korea's Muan International Airport on Sunday killed at least 179 people. According to online videoJeju Air Flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed while attempting to land on the runway after flying from Thailand. The plane skidded on landing and eventually hit a wall and burst into flames.
At least 179 people (mainly Korean) as an exception Two Thais were killed. However, only two crew members survived the crash. taken To the hospital.
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In a statement, the president of the Korean National Council of Churches said, pastor Kim Jong-hyuk expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and survivors, and called on churches across the country to pray for all those affected.
“I pray for God's great comfort to the bereaved families and the injured who have experienced great sadness due to this accident,” he said.
“Churches across the country pray together and call on the government and relevant authorities to promptly address the accident and take measures to prevent it from happening again.”
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy also issued a statement. “I am deeply saddened,” he said. news.
“My deepest condolences to the people of South Korea and Thailand, and to all those who have lost loved ones,” Lamy wrote to X.
According to reports Christian PosstBoth Boeing and Jeju Air issued statements following the crash.
Boeing said, “We have been in contact with Jeju Air regarding Flight 2216 and are ready to assist. We would like to express our deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones, and our thoughts are with the passengers and crew. There is no change.”
in Jeju Air Statement, Airline The company said, “We deeply apologize to everyone affected. We will make every effort to resolve the situation. We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused. ”
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