President expresses grief over plane crash in South Korea

President expresses grief over plane crash in South Korea

Pakistan

The president expressed his condolences with the people and the government of South Korea

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday expressed grief over loss of precious lives in a plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea.

The president expressed his condolences with the people and the government of South Korea, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release. He also expressed his sympathies with the bereaved families.

According to foreign media reports, a Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed at Muan International Airport on Sunday morning, resulting in deaths of 179 people.

The Boeing 737-8AS, which had departed from Bangkok with 181 people on board, including 175 passengers and six crew members, crashed as it attempted to land.