Jeju Air crash memorial in Muan — in pictures

WOO JI-WON WOO JI-WON

Published December 30, 2024 - 6:03 p.m. Modified December 30, 2024 - 6:17 p.m.

Bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air plane crash pay a silent tribute at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday. [JOONGANG ILBO] — Bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air plane crash pay a silent tribute at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday.

Bereaved families and political figures visit a memorial altar set up near the Muan International Airport to honor the 179 victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air plane crash.

The altar has been set up at a gymnasium within Muan Sports Complex in South Jeolla on Monday morning.

The altar will remain open until the end of the seven-day national mourning period Saturday, according to South Jeolla provincial government.

Other city and provincial governments are also installing memorial altars in their regions, including Gangwon and Jeju Island.

A bereaved family member of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash sheds tears at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday. [JOONGANG ILBO] — A bereaved family member of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash sheds tears at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday.

A bereaved family member of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash touches one of the memorial plaques with the names of the victims at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday. [JOONGANG ILBO] — A bereaved family member of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash touches one of the memorial plaques with the names of the victims at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday.

Bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash weep at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports omplex in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday. [JOONGANG ILBO] — Bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash weep at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports omplex in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday.

Nuns pray at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, for the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash, on Monday. [JOONGANG ILBO] — Nuns pray at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, for the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash, on Monday.

Monks place wreaths at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, for the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash, on Monday. [JOONGANG ILBO] — Monks place wreaths at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, for the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash, on Monday.

Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday places wreaths at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, for bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash. [JOONGANG ILBO] — Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday places wreaths at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, for bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash.

Bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash pay respects at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday. [JOONGANG ILBO] — Bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash pay respects at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday.

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on Monday places wreaths at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, for bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash. [JOONGANG ILBO] — National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on Monday places wreaths at a memorial altar set up in Muan Sports Complex in Muan, South Jeolla, for bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash.

Bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash hold each other and grieve at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday. [JOINT PRESS CORPS] — Bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash hold each other and grieve at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday.

Bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash grieve at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday. [JOINT PRESS CORPS] — Bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash grieve at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday.

Bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash hold each other and grieve at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday. [YONHAP] — Bereaved families of the victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash hold each other and grieve at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Jeolla, on Monday.

BY WOO JI-WON [woo.jiwon@joongang.co.kr]

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