Muan International Airport tops headlines as S. Korea probes safety and cost-cutting flaws across decades—began 1997, opened 2007, ramping scrutiny on aviation governance.
A December 2024 crash at Muan International Airport resulted in nearly all onboard deaths after a bird strike and structural failures. Investigations reveal cost-cutting and regulatory violations, including non-compliant localizer structures and falsified safety reports, raising concerns over airport safety standards.