The Korean community in Dallas has united in support and mourning following the crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster in two decades.
The crash claimed the lives of 179 people, sending shockwaves of grief through Korean communities worldwide, including in North Texas.
Local organizations, such as the Korean American Coalition of Dallas-Fort Worth (KAC-DFW), have organized memorials to honor the victims and launched efforts to assist grieving families.
“Here in Dallas, we’re trying to see how we can help out and gather some senses as to how we can contribute to the mourning families,” said John Jun, president of KAC-DFW.
In addition to memorials, community leaders have initiated a donation campaign to provide financial aid to the victims’ families.
The funds raised will assist with various expenses and immediate needs.
“We are raising funds so that we can send some contribution back home, whatever that might be,” Jun added.
The crash has left a deep sense of sorrow among Dallas’s Korean residents, many of whom have close ties to South Korea.
Community members are channeling their grief into action, offering both emotional and financial support.
“We’re trying to be supportive, physically and mentally, and send prayers and condolences,” Jun said, emphasizing the community’s determination to help.
The tragedy has also sparked broader discussions about the importance of aviation safety.
Local leaders are encouraging the community to stay informed as investigations into the crash continue and to support efforts that promote safer air travel in the future.
As South Korea observes a national mourning period, the Dallas Korean community remains united in their compassion and resilience.
Through memorials, fundraising campaigns, and emotional solidarity, they are ensuring the victims, and their families are not forgotten.
“Korea has been through many struggles, and we have overcome a lot in a short period of time,” said Jun. “We hope people will be able to get back on their feet and face the new year with hope—not just in Korea, but all over the world.”
DeSoto Tribune Staff