Responding to the devastating accident at Muan International Airport, Dr. Nial Moores (National Director, Birds Korea) points out the recurring problem of Korean airports being built near wetlands that are important habitats for birds.
It is appalling that even more regional airports are planned to be built in such ecologically important wetlands. Given the high cost and safety risks, can this crash lead us to reconsider their need?
See also this article from The Korea Times.