Concrete Deceit: South Korea's Culture of Cover Up Exposed Again The latest scandal to rock South Korea's aviation sector is a stark reminder that beneath its gleaming surface, the country's institutions are riddled with rot.
This time, it's not a corruption case involving politicians or business leaders but rather a group of transport ministry officials who lied about the safety record of Jeju Air's Boeing 737 800.
The crash itself was a tragic reminder that even in one of the world's most advanced countries, aviation safety is only as good as its weakest link.