Many felt the apology was too late.
Ahn Hyun Moformer reporter and current TV personality, apologized for her post commemorating the Jeju plane crash, which was deemed insensitive by the public.
On December 30, she posted a photo with a caption about herself Instagram story, reflecting on the incident from a personal perspective.
“Even though I flew on Friday, Saturday and even today for several days, getting on and off the plane was unfortunate. It was all something to be grateful for.
The more I think about it, even breathing in and out can be excruciating.
—Ahn Hyun Mo
However, the post was not liked by most netizens, who felt that the caption was selfish and disrespectful to the victims of the accident.
On January 1, KST, Ahn officially apologized for the post two days after uploading it.
“I couldn’t express my sorrow… There are no words to express my sorrow over the Jeju plane crash.”
—Ahn Hyun Mo
He continued: “I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families who must suffer greatly due to this incident. I pray for the souls of those who have died.”
Despite deleting the previous controversial post and subsequent apology, Ahn continued to receive negative reactions on social media. As a result, he closed the comments section of his latest Instagram post.
Previously, on the morning of December 29, Jeju water Flight 2216, flying from Bangkok, Thailand, to Muan, South Korea, crashed after landing on its belly and veering off the runway. You can read more about the tragic accident here:
Bangkok-Korea plane crashes at Muan international airport: 179 confirmed dead
