Seizure and search of Jeju Air offices...Police launch full investigation

[Anchor]
Police have launched a forced investigation into the Jeju Air passenger plane accident.

We are conducting a search and seizure of Muan Airport and Jeju Air's Seoul office.

First, let's connect the Jeju Air office to the site.

reporter Yang Si-chang

[Reporter]
Yes, this is Jeju Air's Seoul office.

[Anchor]
The raid has been conducted since this morning, is it still in progress?

[Reporter]
Yes, the search and seizure is still underway here at Jeju Air's Seoul office.

As you said, it started at 9 a.m., so it's been about 5 hours now.

There is only access by Jeju Air employees, and the search and seizure are underway in a relatively quiet atmosphere.

Earlier, the Jeju Air plane accident investigation headquarters sent police and investigators to the Seoul office early in the morning.

In addition to this, there are a total of three sites for seizure and search, including Muan Airport's related offices and the Muan branch office of the Busan Regional Aviation Administration.

The raid began at 9 a.m. at the same time.This is the first forced investigation by the police on the fifth day of the plane crash on the 29th of last month.

Until now, the police have focused on identifying victims and analyzing DNA.


as we complete the identification process for all 179 victims
It appears that the cause of the airplane accident has begun a full-fledged investigation and evidence acquisition.

The investigation headquarters said it plans to secure all records related to the operation, maintenance, and facilities of the aircraft at Jeju Air's Seoul office, the operator of the disaster.

In particular, we are focusing on securing data to confirm previous suspicions raised in the media, such as whether the aircraft was properly operated and maintained in accordance with regulations.

Police said they will quickly and strictly determine the cause and responsibility of the accident in accordance with laws and principles.

So far, YTN Yang Si-chang at Jeju Air's Seoul office.

Reporter for shooting
: Shim Won-bo