179 people aboard crashed S. Korean jet confirmed dead, 2 rescued(1/4)

Photo shows the site of an airplane crash at the Muan International Airport, South Korea, Dec. 29, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)

A total of 179 people aboard a passenger jet that crashed while landing at an airport in southwest South Korea were confirmed dead while only two were rescued, multiple media outlets said Sunday.

Photo shows the site of an airplane crash at the Muan International Airport, South Korea, Dec. 29, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)

Rescuers operate at the site of an airplane crash at the Muan International Airport, , South Korea, Dec. 29, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)

Rescuers operate at the site of an airplane crash at the Muan International Airport, , South Korea, Dec. 29, 2024. (Photo/Agencies)