Sun Dec 29 11:37:27 UTC 2024: ## Jeju Air Plane Crash Kills Dozens in South Korea
**SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA** – A Jeju Air Boeing jetliner crashed and exploded upon landing at an unspecified South Korean airport today, resulting in a near-total loss of life. Flight 2216, carrying an unspecified number of passengers and crew, experienced a landing malfunction, skidding off the runway before bursting into flames. Authorities have confirmed a near-total loss of life, though the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed pending ongoing rescue and recovery efforts. An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. Further details will be released as they become available.