THIS is the haunting moment South Korea welcomed in the New Year in silence as the country continues to deal with a year from hell. The country has been in mourning since Sunday after 179 people died in a tragic plane crash with many people still reeling from a month of political instability following a disastrous martial law failure. 7 South Koreans paid tribute to the victims of the Jeju Air plane crash at their subdued New Year's Eve celebrations Credit: AFP 7 Thousands still attended the events in Seoul but many kept their heads down and reflected on the tough end to the year Credit: AP 7 There was near silence when the Bosingak bell was hit to signal the New Year Credit: KBS LIVE Ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol ordered troops to enter the National Assembly building in Seoul on December 3 as serious clashes broke out with protesters over the bizarre decision.
He was soon impeached as the nation rebelled against his dangerous snap judgement and replaced by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. Han became the acting president but as the turmoil continued to rage on he was also impeached in remarkable fashion days later. This has left South Korea teetering on the edge of complete ruin politically with lawmakers undecided on what they want next and how best to guide the country going forwards.
But just days ago, with the country still without a clear leader, the worst aviation disaster for decades to hit South Korea dragged moral to its lowest point in years. A packed Jeju Air plane crash .
