"One year after the Jeju Air crash that claimed 179 lives, South Korea paused in remembrance on Monday as family members fiercely demanded accountability and systemic reform, deploring the lack of progress and closure. At 9.03am on Monday, a solemn siren echoed for one minute, marking the exact moment the Boeing 737-800 aircraft crashed into a concrete embankment at Muan International Airport. Footage from the memorial ceremony shows over 1,200 attendees, including Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik, gathering at the airport to pay their respects. Participants laid flowers while the event resonated with classical music, the placement of white chrysanthemums, and a heartfelt reading of the names of all 179 victims. In a video address, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed condolences and committed to enhancing safety investigations. Kim Yu-jin, president of the relatives' delegation, voiced deep disappointment over the handling of the aftermath and the ongoing investigations. "The record of the past year is devastating. We’ve seen zero apologies, zero document disclosures, and zero arrests of those responsible. The nation has not once adequately addressed this tragedy, where 179 lives were lost," she stated. "December 29, 2024, at 9.03 am, remains a frozen moment for us bereaved families. Today, we can cry freely beside all of you gathered here and no longer feel alone," Kim expressed gratitude to the supporters. "Amid the grim news of 'No survivors', our lives shattered entirely. In that moment, our prayers shifted from pleas for salvation to the most humble request - just to find a single finger." Overwhelmed by grief, one family member cried out, "Bring them back alive!" Kim reiterated the call for a transparent investigation and full disclosure of information, vowing that the families would not give up in their pursuit of the truth. "We, the bereaved families, will not relent until accountability is assured. We are profoundly grateful to everyone who stands with us," she said. The crash resulted in the tragic loss of all 175 passengers and 4 of the 6 crew members, with only two cabin crew members seated at the rear surviving."