Overview
- A first‑anniversary memorial at Muan International Airport drew about 1,200 attendees as families renewed demands for answers and accountability.
- President Lee Jae Myung apologized and vowed a credible investigation, stronger independence for the ARAIB, and expanded support for bereaved families.
- The National Assembly launched a special state inquiry and advanced legislation to place the investigation board under the prime minister’s office to enhance independence.
- Investigators confirmed bird strikes on both engines, withdrew a July briefing alleging a wrong‑engine shutdown after family objections, missed the one‑year reporting expectation, and no criminal indictments have been filed.
- Promised safety upgrades remain incomplete, with only limited berm replacements finished nationwide and no work yet started at Muan.