Mar 6 • 13:41 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

"Applause on Landing Broadcast"...372 People Returned Home on a Commercial Flight After Six Days

372 South Korean passengers who endured six days of anxiety due to conflict in the Middle East returned home on an Emirates flight, receiving a warm welcome at Incheon International Airport.

On the evening of the 6th, 372 South Korean nationals arrived safely at Incheon International Airport after experiencing six days of uncertainty and fear in the Middle East. The Emirates flight EK322 was the first commercial flight to resume operations from Dubai following the recent escalations in military action between the US, Israel, and Iran. The South Korean government had engaged in late-night discussions with UAE authorities to facilitate this flight's resumption, allowing stranded travelers to finally return home. The emotional scene at the airport highlighted the relief and joy of families reunited, with some members breaking into tears as they embraced relatives who had been anxiously waiting. Other passengers expressed gratitude to travel agency representatives for their support throughout the ordeal. Many of them recounted their frightening experiences in the region, including terrifying sounds of drone interceptions that disturbed their sleep and constant worries about safety as missile attacks occurred nearby. Despite the joy of returning, many passengers expressed concern about future travel plans and the ongoing safety situation in the UAE, indicating an uncertain road ahead. As they reunite with loved ones, there are still worries about whether they can safely return to their lives abroad, with one expatriate fearing the dangers still lurking in the skies above the region.

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