Tragedy in Thailand: Colleagues Mourn in South Korea

Five South Korean co-workers, celebrating their promotions with a holiday to Thailand, perished in a tragic crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216. The disaster left 179 dead, marking the deadliest air crash on South Korean soil. Mourning colleagues express their grief and honor their lost friends.

In a somber South Korean office, mourning prevails as empty desks and calendars serve as a stark reminder of the recent tragedy. Five colleagues had embarked on a celebratory holiday to Thailand, which ended in disaster when Jeju Air flight 7C2216 crashed, claiming 179 lives.

The victims, who worked together in the public education office, were cherished friends and exemplary colleagues. Their co-workers, still in shock, wore black ribbons to honor the deceased as they gathered to remember their friends and reflect on their memories.

Mourning rituals included setting up altars and laying chrysanthemums on the desks of the victims, while officials and bereaved families supported each other in grieving the monumental loss. The impact of this tragedy continues to echo deeply within their community.

(With inputs from agencies.)