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South Korea plane crash: Why was there a wall near the runway?

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Experts raise questions about 'unusual' concrete wall near the end of the runway at Muan International Airport .

Experts say if the wall had not been there, the plane would have come to rest with most - possibly all - still alive.

The wall holds navigation system that assists aircraft landings - known as a localiser - at 4 m high.

South Korea's transport ministry has said other airports in the country and some overseas have concrete structures.

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87

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informal

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English

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43

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short-lived

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