"One year on from the Jeju Air crash, a digital memorial altar has been set up at Seoul Station as part of a nationwide tribute in remembrance of the crash that claimed 179 lives. Footage captured on Monday shows passengers and visitors leaving messages of condolences in a notebook and digital journal, including one tribute that read: 'We are sorry we could not protect you. Rest in peace.' From December 22 to 29, ‘digital memorial altars’ have been installed at major airports and railway stations across the Republic of Korea, providing the public with a space to pay their respects and serving as a focal point for a grieving nation. “I couldn’t go to Muan in person, but I heard there was a memorial space here in Seoul, so I came to pay my respects,” said Jong Seo Lee, who lost a close person in the tragedy. Another mourner has demanded accountability from those responsible and called on the government to issue an apology to the victims' families. “Necessary safety measures should have been taken in advance, but they were ignored and not properly implemented,” said Gwang Suk Park. “No one is taking responsibility, and there is only passing of the blame. I hope the government sincerely apologises to the bereaved families and shows a clear willingness to take responsibility,” he added. The anniversary represents not only a time of remembrance but also a reminder of the ongoing struggle for transparency and answers. The investigation, led by a board from the same ministry responsible for airport safety, is widely seen as compromised. On December 29, 2024, a Jeju Air passenger plane hit a concrete wall while landing at Muan Airport and caught fire, killing 179 people. Only two crew members survived, making it the Republic's deadliest aviation disaster."