Police search dogs scour the area around the Jeju Air crash site at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, Monday, the ninth day of the disaster. Yonhap

An investigation team launched an in-depth examination of key components from the wreckage of the Jeju Air disaster, including the engines and cockpit panel, following efforts to recover victims' remains.

The investigation team at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said on Monday that as of noon, all 179 deceased victims had been transported to funeral homes, where procedures are ongoing.

Investigators have retrieved major parts of the aircraft, including two engines and the upper cockpit panel, for detailed analysis. They will also examine the remaining parts of the wreckage, such as the wings.

A transcript of the cockpit voice recorder was created on Saturday. Later the same day, two investigators departed for the United States with the flight data recorder (FDR) to collaborate with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, which will assess the extent of damage to the FDR and determine whether data can be extracted.

A special inspection of six airlines operating the same aircraft model (B737-800) has been extended to Friday. The inspection includes a review of maintenance history, pre- and post-flight checks, operational and maintenance records and workforce management.

Additionally, navigation safety facilities, such as localizers installed at 13 airports across the country — including Incheon, Gimpo and Jeju — will undergo inspection until Wednesday.

An official from the ministry said, "The government is currently formulating plans for a joint memorial service and is coordinating with local governments for support if necessary."

An official from the joint investigation team searches the area around the Jeju Air crash site at Muan International Airport, Monday. Yonhap

The runway closure at Muan International Airport, initially set to end on Tuesday, has been extended to 5 a.m. on Jan. 15.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.