The Jeju Air plane, which was returning from Bangkok, Thailand, crash-landed at Muan International Airport on 29 December and exploded after slamming into a concrete barrier at the end of the runway, killing 179 of the 181 people on board.

A South Korean airport, which was shut in December due to a passenger plane crash, has resumed flights for emergency medical care and educational training after 56 days, airport officials said on Monday. Muan International Airport was completely closed due to the Jeju Air passenger plane crash on Dec. 29 last year, Seoul-based Yonhap News reported.

American Airlines flight AA292 from New York to Delhi made a U-turn near Turkmenistan and diverted to Rome on Sunday.

Find South Korea Air Force Latest News, Videos & Pictures on South Korea Air Force and see latest updates, news, information from NDTV.COM. Explore more on South Korea Air Force.

Close to 50 centimeters of snow fell overnight in mountainous regions of Gangwon Province South Korea was hit by heavy rain and snow from Sunday night to Monday, causing travel disruptions and safety concerns,