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You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Back in the late 90s, SEGAs Shenmue was the last bastion of the Dreamcast. Alongside its sequel, the cinematic open-world fighting game was a leap forward for gaming technology, but it failed to save SEGAs hardware.Instead, SEGA turned towards third-party development for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCybe and more. Shenmue 2 was eventually ported to the Xbox with an included DVD recapping the original game, but it turns out that SEGA had already made a full port of the game to other platforms that it just never released.SEGAs Shenmue PS2 portSpesaking to Famitsu, lead programmer Takeshi Hirai and programmer Makoto Wada revealed that there was a working, playable build of the original Shenmue for PlayStation 2. Over 20 years ago, the team behind the game created a fully playable version of the game, but it never made it to market.I actually made a PlayStation 2 version of Chapter 1 once, Hirai revealed. It was never released, but internally there was a version that ran on the PlayStation 2. I also made an Xbox version, but only Shenmue II was released in North America.Hirai revealed that he had to fix the source code by converting it back to C, the same programming language used in the games sequel. The original game was coding in a scripting language that made porting particularly complicated.Makoto Wada explained that the team even fixed all the graphical issues, making it a relatively bug-free experience for PlayStation players.The shaders for the Dreamcast were fixed, and the PlayStation 2 had to be programmed to support the shaders, Wada explained. The GPUs for the PlayStation 2 and the Dreamcast are completely different, so we redesigned them and installed them. From a game perspective, if you had wanted to release it, you could have done it.Why wasnt it released?In the interview, the Shenmue programmers explained that the ports of Chapter 1 were likely unreleased due to the games large amount of real-life brand usage. While paying for these licenses was worth it for the release of the sequels Xbox port, it wasnt for the original game.The Xbox version of Chapter 1 was [also] not released, Wada said. I think it was due to rights issues, not technical issues. You see, it was tied up with real companies, like TIMEX watches and Coca-Cola drinks. That contract was only for the Dreamcast version of Chapter 1, so I think it was shelved for reasons such as not being able to be used on other consoles.Shenmue 3 eventually released on PlayStation 4 and PC in 2019 with mixed results, and the series debut duology has since been ported to modern platforms. Nowadays, the series is dormant, despite a planned fourth entry, and it seems fans will never see an official ending to the story.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereDestiny 2 is not in the fittest of shapes right now. The game used to be absolutely beloved with players eager to come back on a daily basis, but right now D2 has really let itself go with the community becoming even more exasperated every day. Its been a pretty torrid end to the year, and players have become ticked off by a Destiny 2 developers one word response to complaints over The Dawning event. While 2024 has been fairly abysmal, Bungie has outlined the 2025 roadmap with events and occasions for players to anticipate. It all kick starts with Revenant Act 3 on January 7th, then shortly after there will be an update full of several big buffs and nerfs. We cannot wait for Revenant Act 3 to begin as right now D2 feels dead. The Dawning event hasnt been very good, and the Destiny 2 community have definitely vented their frustrations online. Destiny 2 dev responds to The Dawning event criticismOn the DestinyTheGame subreddit, OP mgbridges70 created a post saying, The Dawning event discourages me from playing the seasonal activities. The OP elaborated, I get way more Essence of Dawning and Gifts in Return from Vanguard or Gambit playlist than I do from Onslaught or Tomb of Elders. Tomb is particularly stingy. This seems odd. A lot of replies agreed with the OP. Some of the most upvoted replies include, The Dawning event discouraged me from playing the entire game, while another said, the dawning discourages players from doing any activity. Bungies global community lead, dmg04, responded with the simple message, heard. Unfortunately, this was responded to with lots of frustration from players. Comment byu/mgbridges70 from discussion inDestinyTheGameOne user told the global community lead that it Doesnt matter now as the event is wrapping up, this has been a common complaint for years. Another user lamented, Dont worry. They wont have it fixed for next year either. A third user asked if our complaints are actually heard?. This is because Bungie has delivered the same event again with the same bugs and thats lead to the same complaints. Lastly, users were not thrilled with the response being one word. Replies included comments such as, Classic bungie maximum effort even in staff responses and This comment is a great representation of how s****y the leadership and community representatives at Bungie are. Its very clear that players have not been happy with The Dawning event. The good news is that ends on December 31st, the bad news is that its removal basically results in a dead week until the start of Revenant Act 3. For more Destiny 2, the low player count has sounded alarm bells that the game is dying. Destiny 2Platform(s):Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Web, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, First Person, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter8VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The first major post-launch update for open-world dress-up game Infinity Nikki is now here, bringing a bunch of new clothing items for players to unlock. However, not all is peaceful in the land of Miraland as players rebel against developer Papergames for daring to give free-to-play players more options.Infinity Nikki players revolt over a veilIn the latest update for Infinity Nikki, players are able to unlock a new outfit that comes with a veil. Dubbed Daughter of the Lake, the new outfit can be unlocked in one of the games new banners. As a four-star outfit, most free-to-play gamers should be able to unlock the entire outfit, including its beautiful veil, but that has only caused upset.In the launch version of the game, only one outfit came with a veil, and that outfit was locked behind a premium purchase. Locked behind the Moonlight Oath outfit, players spent around $50 to get a veil on launch for their characters. Now that a free veil can be earned, players who spent money on the game are upset.Paid Moonlight Oath outfit next to free Daughter of the Lake outfitAcross the Infinity Nikki Discord server, players have become more hostile to the developers for releasing a new free veil shortly after a paid one. While many free-to-play gamers are happy with the arrival of a veil for all players to use, those who spent money on the previous outfit are blaming the developers for their mistake.Its about how quickly they added another one, one commenter complained on Discord. It has become glaringly obvious to me that I have wasted my money and that Paper[games] is very greedy.Some players have even called the arrival of a new veil a scam with many believing the developers have tricked them into buying the premium option on launch.Papergames respondsIn a message to players on the official Infinity Nikki Discord, developer Papergames has expressed its own upset at the rising level of hostility between players. While the game itself has been praised for being a cosy, relaxing open-world adventure, the games vocal fanbase has proven the opposite, although that appears to be a very vocal minority.We have noticed recently that our members are becoming more hostile with each other and towards our moderation team, Papergames told players. Please understand that these types of messages will not be tolerated towards anyone, and warnings will be given out as appropriate.For more Infinity Nikki coverage, check out our list of codes for free goodies in the open-world gacha game.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

The best hotels in Miami are your fast pass to a whole new world of nightlife and sun-drenched fun, from showy, celebrity-filled restaurants and clubs open until the early morning hours to beaches that double as fashion runwaysnot to mention home prices that break record after record. An understated destination this is not.Miamis hotels tend to be glamorous spots that are the it places to hang out in town, says Shelby Albo, a luxury consultant at travel advisory Embark Beyond, who adds that, in fact, people visit Miami just for the hotels. Our list of 14 standout properties in the Magic City spans from Surfside to South Beach, and we dont exclude Mid-Beach in betweencheck them out below.The Best Hotels in Miami, According to UsPhoto: Ryan Forbes1 Hotel South BeachLaunched as one of the brands three inaugural hotels in 2015, the environmentally sustainable, beachfront 1 Hotel South Beach occupies a full city block on a prominent stretch of Collins Avenue on a site where Miamis first large luxury hotel was built in 1920. Since that time, the structure went from hotel to residences, was demolished and rebuilt, and finally underwent a $1-million renovation and redesign by Miami architect Kobi Karp before reopening as the 425-room, LEED Silver certified 1 Hotel.The beachside setting informed the design of the hotel, and all materials are reclaimed or repurposed and locally sourced, including eco-friendly and economical driftwood thats prominently employed throughout the property. The ground floor restaurant and lobby, featuring a garden with local foliage, open up to bustling South Beach, and a lavish rooftop pool offers views of the ocean and the city. This Michelin-key hotel also features three other resplendent pools decked out with cabanas, as well as a 40,000 wellness spa and fitness center that includes a SoulCycle studio. From $999 per night.BOOK NOWPhoto: Craig DenisThe Palms Hotel & SpaAnother top hotel option on Collins Ave. for the eco-conscious traveler, The Palms Hotel & Spa melds environmentally sustainable design with a tropical aesthetic in a historic Art Deco building. An on-site green team ensures that the hotel maintains eco-conscious practices, which earned the property Green Globe certification and a 3 Palm rating from the Florida Green Lodging program. Hailed as a tropical enclave in one guest review, the 251-room hotel overlooks the ocean, pool, or lush tropical gardens from each spa-inspired guest room or suite. And the hotels actual spa is a true destination: Influenced by Ayurvedic holistic philosophy, The Palms AVEDA Spa offers beachside massages as well as other spa and salon services. Guests will enjoy pampering beyond the spa with an attentive staff that prioritizes service to ensure a sophisticated and satisfying experience. From $427 per night.BOOK NOWPhoto: Dylan RivesHotel GreystoneImpeccable service is a prime consideration at Hotel Greystone, which received one 2024 Michelin key. With a true Art Deco style depicted in the hotels ziggurat roofline, curved facade, and porthole windows, the Greystone was designed by well-known Miami architect Henry Hohauser in 1939, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and underwent a $65-million renovation led by Holly Muhl in 2019, reopening two years later.Muhls goal with the interior design was to create something stylish and comfortable that evokes the dynamic layers of Miami Beach, she says. Set on the corner of 19th Street and Collins Avenue across from the beach in the Art Deco district, this adults-only boutique hotel offers 91 posh guest rooms and suites, a main restaurant and bar, courtyard cafe, and rooftop pool and bara place to see and be seen any time of day or night. From $311 per night.BOOK NOWCourtesy of The Goodtime HotelThe Goodtime HotelA collaboration between the famed Miami nightlife and restaurant entrepreneur David Grutman and the singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, the Goodtime Hotel is hands-down the liveliest place to stay when youre in Miami. As the name suggests, guests really are in for a good time: The trendy public spaces feature hand-painted murals and Deco plasterwork while rooms are pure fun, with leopard-print benches and pink rotary dial phones. This Miami Beach hotel also has a 30,000-square-foot pool club called Strawberry Moon, a spacious gym, and a library where guests can socialize over coffee or cocktails. From $165 per night.BOOK NOWCourtesy of W South BeachWSouthBeachAfter 10 years as an Art Basel social center,W SouthBeach reopened in 2020 following a$30 million renovation.Gone are the dark tones and shiny finishes: The 357 guest rooms now feature an airy aesthetic and emphasize warm oaks and natural light, making this a serene getaway on Collins Avenue. The property also has a new spa and an updated art collection, valued at $100 million and featuring 21 original Andy Warhols. Standout amenities include on-site tennisand basketball courts, new beach cabanas, and an outpost of the celebrity-favorite restaurant Mr. Chow. From $423 per night.BOOK NOWCourtesy of The SetaiThe Setai, Miami BeachWith sleek, dark tones and a distinctly Asian-influenced design, the Setai, Miami Beach oozes elegance. You can spend your time at the propertya member of the Leading Hotels of the Worldsipping fresh coconut juice from the fruit itself by the three guest-only swimming pools orsplurging on a treatment at the Valmont spa. The signature restaurant, Jaya, serves up some of the best Asian food youll ever eat, including killer Indian curries, and you can expect a full-on show while you dine. Think fire dancers, aerial acrobats suspended from the roof, and live jazz. From $630 per night.BOOK NOWCourtesy of The BetsyThe Betsy, South BeachA European-inspired, family-owned luxury boutique hotel right on Ocean Drive in the heart of South Beach, the Betsy is a property where an art gallery (the fabulous collection is a highlight) meets a jazz club (theres live music seven days a week) meets a coffee shop that hosts regular book talks and poetry readings. The hotel also has a beach-facing outdoor dining terrace thats buzzy all day and a rooftop pool with panoramic views of the city. From $428 per night.BOOK NOWCourtesy of FaenaHotel Miami BeachFaenaHotel Miami BeachIn the heart of Mid-Beach and boasting some of the widest and most pristine beachfront Miami has to offer, Faena Hotel Miami Beach can best be described as maximalism and then some. With the help of Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, Argentinian hotelier AlanFaenareimagined the historic Saxony Hotel, originally built in 1947 and the stomping ground of Hollywood icons such as Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe, into an Art Decoinspired space thats a throwback to its old glory days.

Louis XIV then hired the most illustrious architects of the time for the expansion of the palace. The most famous architect is Louis Le Vau, who is at the origin of the construction of the castle of Louis XIV and designed the envelope around the hunting lodge of Louis XIII, says Garnier. Andr le Ntre is the architect of the French gardens. We owe the Royal Chapel, the Grand Trianon, and the Orangerie to architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart, who succeeded Le Vau.During the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, architects Robert de Cotte, Ange-Jacques Gabriel, and Richard Mique all made significant contributions to Versailles. Ange-Jacques Gabriel gave his name to a wing of the castle, and he built the Petit Trianon and the Royal Opera of Versailles, Garnier notes, while Mique is responsible for the Queens Theatre and Queens Hamlet.What are the main architectural elements of the Palace of Versailles?Louis XIV considered replacing his fathers brick-and-stone castlethe architects wanted him to destroy everything to rebuild a modern palace, says da Vinhabut he ultimately decided to incorporate it into the expanded palace as an homage to Louis XIII. He was very loyal to his father and Versailles was a symbol of his memory and his health, da Vinha adds.In the 1660s, Le Vau designed a feature called the envelope, in which Louis XIIIs old-fashioned castle was encased on three sides, giving it a new white stone Italianate faade that faces the gardens and maintaining the original faade that faces the marble courtyard. Louis XIV was displeased with the mix of materials and styles, which he made known. He loved architecture and he used to make notes on the plans of the architects, shares da Vinha, but attempts to reconcile the two faades were unsuccessful.After Le Vaus death, Hardouin-Mansart continued the envelopes aesthetic, drawing inspiration from Renaissance-era Italian villas for his 1680s additions. In the mid-1700s, Ange-Jacques Gabriel remodeled and extended the palace in a neoclassical style.What are the most important rooms in the Palace of Versailles?The palace has 2,300 rooms, but a few stand out as the most spectacular. The Hall of Mirrors, for example, is a long, ornate gallery that overlooks the gardens. It was built by Hardouin-Mansart to replace a terrace that connected the kings and queens apartments and exposed anyone traveling between the two to Frances unpredictable weather. The marble-clad hall features 17 arched windows opposite 357 mirrors, which majestically reflect the natural light and lush views. On the vaulted ceiling, Charles Le Brun painted an elaborate 30-scene fresco that depicts the first 18 years of Louis XIV's military and diplomatic victories.

Homes + Decor17 Midcentury-Modern Living Rooms That Prove Why the Style is TimelessThough the look was popularized in the 1940s and 50s, its still one of the most sought-after design aestheticsBy Lindsey MathercelebritiesInside Kendall Jenners Home at ChristmasToday, AD is welcomed back by Kendall Jenner to tour her LA home while its decorated for Christmas. Over the years, the Kardashian-Jenner clan has become known for their flamboyant Christmas decorations but Kendalls approach to holiday decorating is much more traditional. With the help of florist to the stars, Jeff Leatham, green garlands, a classic tree, and vintage decorations lace the halls of her home creating a nostalgic atmosphere. Much of this nostalgia stems from decorations from Kendalls childhood handed down from her mom Krismost notably her collection of Christopher Radko tree ornaments. Growing up with [those ornaments] every year, they became so special to me, she says. And I cant wait to share that with my kids one day, but I love sharing this with my friends. I love entertaining, I love hosting, and so these decorations get used really well.2024 Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New YorkCulture + LifestyleThe 47 Most Beautiful Beaches in the WorldFrom stateside dunes on Lake Michigan to exotic lava sand enclaves on the Galpagos archipelago, these awe-inspiring beaches should be on your bucket listBy Katherine McLaughlinArchitecture + Design9 Fascinating Buildings Carved Out of Mountains, Stones, and HillsFrom Egyptian and Indian temples to Turkish and Iranian villages, these structures are testaments to human ingenuity and artistryBy Maya Chawla celebritiesDecorate for Christmas with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley & MoreAs Christmas approaches, AD joins Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Derek Blasberg, and more as they decorate and cook in preparation for the holiday season. Level up your hosting game as you learn how to set the perfect holiday table with interior designer Noz Nozawa and make a delicious meringue tumble with Chef Jeremy Lee.Architecture + DesignAD100 2025: See the Full List of HonoreesWhen it comes to crafting inspiring spaces inside and out, these are the designers raising the bar todayBy The Editors of ADcelebritiesTouring the Doctor Odyssey Set With Joshua JacksonToday AD joins Joshua Jackson and production designer, Jamie Walker McCall, to tour the set of Ryan Murphys Doctor Odyssey. Bringing The Odyssey cruise ship to life was no mean featfrom a fully functioning pool on the leisure deck to the most stylish infirmary a doctor could ask for, this set creates a luxurious backdrop for all the shows medical drama.interiorsInterior Designer Answers Your Top Design QuestionsToday, AD100 designer David Netto joins Architectural Digest to answer your burning interior design questions. What color combinations should you avoid? Should you hang your TV over the fireplace? Netto shares his expertise to help solve any interior design problems you may face.Special thanks to EllsworthKellyFoundation and Gemini G.E.L. LLCarchitectureWhy Prefab Architecture Could Be the Future But Probably Wont BeMichael Wyetzner of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects returns to AD to discuss prefab architecture and why it could be the future of housingbut probably wont be. Prefabricated architecture has always posed a more affordable and sustainable future for housing as theyre fast and cheaper to build and produce less waste in the long run, so why hasnt it taken over? Wyetzner delves into the history of prefab and why it failed to take off how many architects have hoped it would.ASSETSJ. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research InstituteArchitecture + DesignHow a Creative Couple Turned a 200-Year-Old Former Schoolhouse Into a Cozy HomeRestraint is key to the open layout of this unusual property in the BerkshiresBy Lori KeongArchitecture + DesignActor Serenay Sarkayas Istanbul Home is An Industrial-Luxe SanctuaryThe Turkish star discusses her artfully designed cocoon on the banks of the BosphorusBy Pratyush SarupCulture + LifestyleThe Best Coffee Table Books to Gift This Year, According to AD StaffersWhether youre adding to your own collection or elevating someone elsesBy Jessica Cherner

Forward-looking: Nvidia, now a $3 trillion+ titan, has grown synonymous with graphics cards and AI accelerators. But as the company has become the one to beat in these arenas, it now has its crosshairs aimed at what it sees as the next major growth area: robotics. A report by The Financial Times has revealed Nvidia's plans to achieve this future. It highlights how Deepu Talla, Nvidia's VP of robotics, believes the robotics market has reached an inflection point where physical AI and robotics are about to take off in a big way."The ChatGPT moment for physical AI and robotics is just around the corner," Talla told the publication, adding that he believes the market has reached a "tipping point."To capitalize on this, Nvidia wants to position itself as the go-to platform for robotics. The company already offers a full robotics stack. This includes the software for training foundational AI models on DGX systems, its Omniverse simulation platform, and the Jetson hardware.However, things are set to accelerate next year, with Nvidia planning to launch its latest robot brain called Jetson Thor. This will be the newest addition to the company's Jetson platform, which is a line of compact computers designed for AI applications. Jetson Thor will be a model focused specifically on robotics, though.Talla says that there are currently two key breakthroughs driving Nvidia's robotics optimism. First is the rise of powerful generative AI models. The second is the ability to train robots in these foundational models using simulated environments.He stated that in the past year alone, this 'sim-to-real gap' has progressed enough to enable the combination of simulations with generative AI in powerful new ways that were not feasible two years ago. // Related StoriesIt's worth mentioning here that Talla has played an instrumental role in helping Nvidia break into robotics. The roots trace back to 2013 when Talla joined to work on its Tegra mobile chip. The company pivoted those engineers to autonomous vehicle training, which eventually led to the 2014 launch of Jetson robot brain modules.As for where the Jetson Thor will be useful, we can take hints from Nvidia's recent investments. Earlier this year, the buzzy robotics startup Figure AI raised $675 million from investors including Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Apptronik, another robotics company using Nvidia's tech, recently partnered with Google's DeepMind subsidiary.The robotics push comes as Nvidia faces increasing competition in AI chips from the likes of AMD. While AI still accounts for a massive 88% of Nvidia's $35 billion in quarterly revenue, the company is wise to explore new frontiers. After all, the robotics market is projected to soar from $78 billion currently to $165 billion by the end of 2029, per BCC Research.

World NewsSouth Korea to inspect Boeing aircraft as it struggles to find cause of plane crash that killed 179South Korea to inspect Boeing aircraft as it struggles to find cause of plane crash that killed 1791 of 24|The Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air plane arrived from Bangkok and crashed while attempting to land in the town of Muan, about 290 kilometers (180 miles) south of Seoul. Its come at a time of political upheaval for South Korea, with its government in turmoil. The APs Rafael Wober explains.2 of 24|People pay respects at a memorial center in Muan to the victims of a plane fire that killed 179 of 181 passengers. (AP Video by Seong-bin Kang)3 of 24|Rescuers pull people out of plane after fatal accident at a South Korean airport4 of 24|South Korean national flags fly at half-staff at a government complex in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, a day after a jetliner skidded off a runway, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames at an airport the town of Muan. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)5 of 24|A South Korean national flag flies at half-staff in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, a day after a jetliner skidded off a runway, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames at an airport the town of Muan. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)6 of 24|South Korean national flags fly at half-staff at a government complex in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, a day after a jetliner skidded off a runway, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames at an airport the town of Muan. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)7 of 24|Relatives of passengers on a plane which skidded off a runway and burst into flames, react at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)8 of 24|Rescue team carry the body of a passenger at the site of a plane fire at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)9 of 24|Mourners pray for the victims on a plane fire at a memorial altar at Muan sport park in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The sign reads The victims on a plane. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)10 of 24|Mourners pray for the victims of a plane fire at a memorial altar at Muan sport park in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The sign reads The victims on a plane. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)11 of 24|Nuns bow for the victims of a plane fire at a memorial altar at Muan sport park in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)12 of 24|Nuns pray for the victims of a plane fire at a memorial altar at Muan sport park in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)13 of 24|Mourners place flowers for the victims of a plane fire at a memorial altar at Muan sport park in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)14 of 24|A relative of a passenger of a plane which burst into flames, reacts at a temporary shelter at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)15 of 24|A temporary shelter for relatives of the passengers of a plane which burst into flames, is seen at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)16 of 24|A relative of a passenger of a plane which burst into flames reacts at a temporary shelter at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)17 of 24|Relatives of the passengers of a plane which burst into flames, react at a temporary shelter at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)18 of 24|Mourners watch the site of a plane fire from outside of Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)19 of 24|Mourners watch the site of a plane fire from outside of Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)20 of 24|Rescue team members work at the site of a plane fire at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)21 of 24|A police officer works with a dog outside of Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)22 of 24|South Koreas acting President Choi Sang-mok places a flower for the victims on a plane which skidded off a runway and burst into flames, at a memorial altar at Muan sport park in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)23 of 24|South Koreas acting President Choi Sang-mok arrives to pray for the victims on a plane which skidded off a runway and burst into flames, at a memorial altar at Muan sport park in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)24 of 24|South Koreas acting President Choi Sang-mok, wearing a green jacket, visits the site of a plane fire at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)South Korea to inspect Boeing aircraft as it struggles to find cause of plane crash that killed 1791 of 24The Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air plane arrived from Bangkok and crashed while attempting to land in the town of Muan, about 290 kilometers (180 miles) south of Seoul. Its come at a time of political upheaval for South Korea, with its government in turmoil. The APs Rafael Wober explains. Share CopyLink copied Email FacebookXRedditLinkedInPinterestFlipboard Print 2 of 24People pay respects at a memorial center in Muan to the victims of a plane fire that killed 179 of 181 passengers. (AP Video by Seong-bin Kang) Share CopyLink copied Email FacebookXRedditLinkedInPinterestFlipboard Print 3 of 24Rescuers pull people out of plane after fatal accident at a South Korean airport Share CopyLink copied Email FacebookXRedditLinkedInPinterestFlipboard Print