On December 29, the families of the victims from the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster expressed their demands for an unbiased inquiry after the aviation and railway accident investigation committee was transferred under the Prime Minister's oversight. In a statement on December 28, the Jeju Air Victims' Association criticized the previous structure where the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport controlled the committee, pointing out the inherent conflict of interest in allowing the government, as a responsible party, to investigate itself. They asserted that this transfer should represent a substantial turning point towards achieving transparently determined facts without sacred cows.

The Association highlighted their grievances regarding the previous inquiry's lack of expertise and reliance on international regulations, which they claimed suppressed the families' right to know. They accused the former committee of justifying inadequate investigative results under the guise of public hearings while failing to identify causes, instead rushing towards premature conclusions. The escalating demands from the families stress the necessity for systemic changes in the investigative process, emphasizing the need for active family participation and transparency.

The recent legal amendments, which led to the transfer of authority for accident investigations to the Prime Minister's Office, reflect the increasing pressure for accountability and thorough investigations in tragic cases like the Jeju Air disaster. The families demand not only a complete re-evaluation of past findings but also a comprehensive restructuring of the investigation committee to enhance its effectiveness. Their insistence on discarding biased prior results signifies a deep demand for justice and reform in how aviation accidents are investigated in South Korea.