韩国济州航空公司的一架波音客机，星期天上午疑似因撞上鸟群而坠毁，造成重大伤亡。

从现场画面可见，飞机以机腹迫降在跑道上，随后滑行了相当长的距离，最终撞上一堵墙。巨大的冲击力导致飞机瞬间化为一团火球。事故造成179人罹难。

韩国今年可谓流年不利。就在不久前，总统尹锡悦于12月3日宣布全国进入紧急戒严。此举在国内外引发轩然大波。至今，韩国的政治动荡仍未平息。

2024年被称为“全球选举年”，全世界共有超过60个国家举行了选举。其中，一些国家的执政党在选举中失利，例如英国。而另一些国家则因政局动荡遭遇巨变，叙利亚的阿萨德政权就在武装叛变中被推翻。

然而，在这一系列的国际事件中，最引人注目的是美国的总统选举。特朗普在竞选期间经历了一场枪击事件，但他大难不死，最终成功当选为美国第47任总统。

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红和《联合早报》国际新闻组第二主任吴汉钧盘点2024年最奇葩国际新闻。

延伸阅读：

2024 was a year of global upheaval, marked by surprising election outcomes and political turmoil. While Donald Trump's return to the White House dominated headlines, significant events unfolded elsewhere. South Korea grappled with the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, sparking a constitutional crisis. While the reasons for impeachment are complex, the move has sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. Meanwhile, a Jeju Air passenger plane crash-landed in South Korea, raising concerns about aviation safety. Initial reports suggested a bird strike, but investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause.

Join Lianhe Zaobao’s Associate Editor Han Yong Hong and Second Foreign Editor Ng Hon Kuan as they delve into a tumultuous year for international events in 2024.

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