Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — South Korean police are investigating an email threat claiming that the Jeju Air plane crash on Sunday, December 29, was a deliberate act by the sender.
According to report form Chosun Biz, authorities confirmed that the threatening email was sent to the Ministry of Justice. A ministry employee reported receiving the email on Monday, December 30, at around 8:50 a.m. local time.
In addition to the claim, the mysterious email also threatened to detonate high-powered bombs in several major cities across South Korea on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday night, December 31.
The email was written in both Japanese and English and was reportedly sent by an individual under the name ‘Takahiro Karasawa’ presumed to be a Japanese national.
This is not the first time South Korea has faced such threats. In August, an individual using the same name, Takahiro Karasawa, issued bomb threats against public facilities in the country.
At that time, someone named Takahiro Karasawa publicly clarified on social media that their identity had been misused without consent.
Threfore, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Cyber Investigation Unit is currently analyzing the latest email and investigating whether it was sent by the same perpetrator. Authorities suspect the involvement of an extremist.
Jeju Air Crash
Jeju Air Flight 2216 skidded off the runway, crashing into a concrete barrier and exploding upon landing at Muan Airport in South Korea on Sunday morning local time. The plane, carrying 181 people, was en route from Thailand to Muan.
The accident claimed 179 lives, including passengers and several crew members. Only two people, which both are cabin crew survived in what is now considered South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster.
Jeju Air Plane Crash in South Korea Leaves 60 Dead, Investigation Underway
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash and are analyzing data from the plane’s recovered black box. However, initial assessments by aviation experts and South Korean authorities suggest that the Boeing 737-800 was forced to land without landing gear, possibly due to a bird strike.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the exact cause of the plane crash tragedy. While police also looking deeper into the email claiming responsibility for the Jeju Air Crash.
(Raidi/Agung)
