WNAM MONITORING: The South Korean government declared seven days of national mourning on Sunday following a deadly plane crash that killed 179 people while two crew members were rescued, according to local media.
Acting President Choi Sang-mok made the announcement at an emergency safety meeting hours after a passenger jet crashed.
“We extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives in this unexpected tragedy,” Choi said.
The country’s Finance Ministry has announced that memorial altars will be built at the crash site as well as in 17 cities and provinces.
Public officials will wear mourning ribbons as a mark of respect for the victims, the ministry added.
