[On-site video+] Choi Sang-mok "Special inspection of the same model in the accident...We will do our best to find out the cause."

[Anchor]
Acting President Choi Sang-mok just held the 5th meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters.

Since yesterday, six companies with the same model as the aircraft in which the disaster occurred have been conducting special safety inspections.

In addition, four people are still missing in connection with the rollover accident in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do, last night, he said, urging the search to be fully carried out.

I'll listen to it myself.

[Choi Sang-mok / Acting President]
From now on, we will start the 5th meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Jeju Air plane accidents.

I went back to the Muan site after the main meeting yesterday.

It was sad and heartbreaking to see the bereaved families grieving.

In the midst of this, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the people who share their sadness with the bereaved families.

During a visit to the joint memorial altar yesterday, I vowed to "remember the 179 people who died unfortunately and do my best to make a safer country."

With this in mind, we will do our best to support bereaved families and identify the cause of the accident.

Follow-up measures are underway at the scene of the accident, including identification of the deceased and funeral procedures.

In this process, it is difficult to even dare to estimate the pain and sadness of the bereaved families.

The government is actively supporting the psychological stability of bereaved families by deploying professional counselors at the site.

Related agencies such as the Ministry of Health and Welfare should do their best to provide timely support to those in need.

Institutions and public officials supporting the funeral should support the funeral process as much as possible as my family's work so that the funeral process can proceed in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved families.

In particular, the frozen container for body rest was installed early this morning.

The government will do its best to honor those who have sadly died.

On-site officials should also approach the bereaved family first and ask if there are any difficulties and strengthen communication.

Ministers and heads of local governments should take care of whether there is proper communication between the support agencies and between the bereaved families and the government at the site.

In the wake of the accident, the government has been conducting a special safety inspection on six airlines with the same model as the aircraft since yesterday.

Starting with this inspection, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport should thoroughly re-examine the entire aircraft operation system and immediately improve the necessary parts.

Airlines with the same model (B737-800) as Jeju Air's accident plane (101 units from 6 companies including Jeju Air, Jin Air, T-Way, Eastar, Korean Air, and Air Incheon)

There was another unfortunate news yesterday.

A ship capsized accident occurred in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do, and two people were rescued by overnight searches by related agencies, one was found dead, and four people are still missing.

Related agencies such as the Korea Coast Guard should make every effort to search for missing people.

Today is the last day of 2024.It's time to wrap up the year

and prepare for the New Year.

I am well aware that all citizens and public officials have devoted themselves in one heart to overcome the crisis whenever difficult things happen inside and outside the country.

In addition, there are field officials and officials who are doing their best in difficult conditions to deal with this accident.

However, I feel heavy that I am in a severe situation where I am cautious even to give words of encouragement and appreciation.

Public officials should renew their minds once again so that they can overcome the current crisis and become a trusted government by the people.

I will also do my best to fulfill my responsibilities and roles as acting president.