The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is holding a memorial ceremony on December 29, 2024, to mark the first anniversary of the Jeju Air passenger plane crash at Muan International Airport. The event, themed “Remember 12·29,” commemorates the victims, consoles bereaved families, and reaffirms commitments to aviation safety and accident prevention.
The memorial activities will run from December 20 to 29 and include various programs. A nationwide citizens’ memorial ceremony will be held on December 20 at Bosingak in Seoul, followed by the “Gwangju and Jeolla Citizens’ Memorial Ceremony” on December 27 at the May 18th Democratic Square in Gwangju’s Dong-gu. For bereaved families, events such as “Night of the Bereaved” on December 24 and “Night of Remembrance” on December 28 will take place at Muan International Airport.
From December 22 to 29, a “Digital Memorial Hall” will be open to the public at seven locations including Gimpo Airport, Incheon Airport, Seoul Station, Yongsan Station, Gwangju Songjeong Station, Jeollanam-do Provincial Office, and Jeonil Building in Gwangju Dong-gu. Visitors can leave messages and view photos and videos related to the accident. Additionally, a “Pilgrimage Route Program” will allow visitors to tour the accident site at Muan Airport from December 22 to 28.
The official memorial ceremony will be held on December 29 at Muan International Airport, with around 1,200 attendees including government officials, National Assembly members, bereaved families, rescue workers, and citizens. A moment of silence will be observed across Gwangju and Jeollanam-do at 9:03 a.m., followed by the main ceremony at 10 a.m. featuring wreath-laying, memorial videos, eulogies, and performances. Detailed schedules are available on the official website (1229memorial.com).