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Ex-Executive Who Oversaw South Korean Airport Renovations Is Found Dead

Son Chang-wan was in office while works were undertaken at Muan International Airport. Last month, a plane crashed into a concrete barrier there, killing 179 people.

By Jin Yu Young and Choe Sang-Hun

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What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash

Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.

By Niraj Chokshi

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South Korea to Overhaul Runway Structures After Jeju Air Crash

The nation’s transport ministry reviewed structures near airport runways following the deadly crash of a Jeju Air flight late last month.

By River Akira Davis and Jin Yu Young

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Long Before Jeju Air Crash, South Korea Rose to Be a Model of Safety

After overcoming pariah status at the end of the last century, South Korea must learn what caused the catastrophe on Dec. 29 and what lessons to draw from it.

By River Akira Davis

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