'Tragedy': Joe Biden says US ready to provide assistance after South Korea plane crash

Source: USA Today

Published 3:52 p.m. ET Dec. 29, 2024 | Updated 3:52 p.m. ET Dec. 29, 2024


WASHINGTON − President Joe Biden said Sunday he and first lady Jill Biden were “deeply saddened” by the commercial plane crash in South Korea that killed 179 people.

“Jill and I are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life that occurred as a result of the Jeju Airlines accident in Muan, Republic of Korea,” Biden said in the statement. “As close allies, the American people share deep bonds of friendship with the South Korean people and our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by this tragedy.

"The United States stands ready to provide any necessary assistance,” the president said.

The flight, operated by Jeju Air, was en route from Bangkok Sunday morning when it veered off a runway and crashed into a wall at the Muan International Airport in South Korea, the country’s Transport Ministry said.
2 rescued, at least 179 dead in South Korea plane crash

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