President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has sent a message of condolence to the Acting President of South Korea, Choi Sang-mok following the devastating plane crash on Sunday.
In his message, the President expressed profound sadness and shock upon learning of the tragic plane crash at Muan International Airport, which resulted in the death of 179 people.
He offered condolences to the bereaved families of the victims and extended sympathies to the government and people of South Korea, especially those affected by this devastating event.
Concluding the message, the President extended best wishes for the success of the ongoing recovery efforts and for the strength and resilience of the nation during this difficult time.
In Sunday's accident at Muan, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea made a mayday call and belly-landed before crashing into a barrier and bursting into flames.
Everyone on board was killed, save two flight attendants pulled from the wreckage.
South Korea declared a seven-day national mourning period, with memorial altars to be set up nationwide.