According to the content of the telegram, Tokayev expressed profound sorrow upon receiving the news of the numerous human casualties resulting from the plane crash at Muan Airport.
The President conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, wishing a swift recovery to the injured.
On December 29, 2024, a Boeing 737 passenger plane from Jeju Air crashed while landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea. A total of 181 people were on board the aircraft returning from Bangkok, including six crew members.
It was later reported that two individuals (a passenger and a flight attendant) were rescued, while the others are presumed dead. Most of the passengers were South Koreans, and there were also two Thai nationals on board. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan stated that there were no Kazakhstani citizens on the flight.