Flowers are laid at a joint memorial altar in front of Seoul City Hall, Wednesday, to express condolences to the victims of the Jeju Air plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province. Yonhap

Foreign chambers of commerce joined Korean business associations in offering condolences to the victims of the Jeju Air plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province.

Expressing their support for the bereaved families, foreign business lobby groups shared images of white chrysanthemums on their social media. In Korea, these flowers symbolize grief and are typically used in funeral ceremonies.

A day after the worst-ever aviation accident on Korean soil claimed 179 lives on Sunday, the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) wrote on social media that it extends its heartfelt condolences to the victims' families, friends and everyone affected by the unimaginable loss.

"We hope to support the recovery and healing process in any way we can," the largest foreign chamber of commerce in Korea said.

AMCHAM Chairman James Kim also extended his sympathies to the victims' families and the entire Korean community in a separate social media post.

"Our thoughts are with all those grieving and we stand united with South Korea during this incredibly difficult time," he said.

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry also said on Monday that it would join the nation in extending heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, in line with acting President Choi Sang-mok's declaration of a weeklong national mourning period.

"During this time of grief, we stand in solidarity with the people of Korea, offering our support and sympathy," the second-largest foreign chamber of commerce in Korea said.

The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea said Tuesday that it extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and offers heartfelt prayers for those who lost their lives in the plane crash.

Extending its condolences to the victims, their families and all those affected by the accident, the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea also shared a message of condolence from Britain's King Charles III: "My wife and I were profoundly saddened to learn of the horrific air accident at Muan, which resulted in such grievous loss of life. As the people of the Republic of Korea mourn this disaster, the families and loved ones of all the victims are in our prayers."