Summary:

The causes of a fatal plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea focused on the presence of a concrete wall at the end of a runway under construction. The investigation suggests that this wall, built to support a landing system, played a crucial role in the accident, as the plane, attempting an emergency landing, crashed into it.

The airport's construction and continued operation are linked to political patronage and questionable decisions by local officials, driven by economic development goals and potentially influenced by powerful political connections. This ultimately resulted in an airport with insufficient passenger traffic and an unsafe runway configuration. The analysis highlights the complex interplay of political maneuvering, economic pressures, and safety oversight failures leading to the tragedy.

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