On December 31, a netizen, A, posted about a minute-long video on his social media, claiming that a rainbow path to heaven opened in the sky near Muan Airport (where the tragic plane crash occurred of Jeju Air).
In the video, A is driving along a road, capturing a ray of light piercing vertically through the clouds towards Muan Airport. The vivid colors of the rainbow were visible even from afar.
According to A, they witnessed this scene at around 4.40pm (KST) the previous day while traveling from Naju to Wando, Jeollanam-do.
“I thought it was unusual when I saw the vertical rainbow in the sky. It was so beautiful that I looked at it in awe before realizing it was pointing in the direction of Muan Airport and decided to film it,” they said.
An added, “I wondered if the victims of the sudden tragedy were ascending to heaven. The rainbow was so vivid and beautiful, but it’s a shame the video doesn’t fully capture it.”
They continued, “It is still difficult to believe this tragic reality. I hope grieving families find comfort in seeing that rainbow. I pray that the victims rest in peace in a better place.”
After watching the video, netizens responded with comments like:
- I cried watching the video. I hope they rest in peace as they travel on that beautiful rainbow path.
- They seem to be heading towards the sky following the rainbow.
- I hope the remaining families find great comfort.
- The path has been cleared for the deceased to rest in peace in the sky. It really breaks my heart.
- I also saw a rainbow near Muan yesterday. It seems to be a message to the remaining family members that everything will be okay. It’s so heartbreaking.
On the other hand, on the morning of December 29, at around 9:07 am, a Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, causing numerous victims. .
It has since been confirmed that most of the victims were families and young children returning from a Christmas trip to Bangkok, Thailand.
Following the incident, Jeju Air’s CEO issued an official apology, but there has been continued criticism of the airline’s misconduct.
Furthermore, it was revealed that the plane that crashed suffered an engine shutdown just 2 days ago, causing further backlash.
