Son Chang-wan was in office while works were undertaken at Muan International Airport. Last month, a plane crashed into a concrete barrier there, killing 179 people.

South Korea will extend runway safety areas and redesign infrastructure after the crash of a Jeju Air Co. flight last month that killed almost everyone on board, sparking criticism that the design of the airport might have exacerbated the accident.

South Korea's transport ministry said on Wednesday that it would remove the concrete embankment installed at Muan International Airport following last month's Jeju Air crash, its deadliest domestic air disaster.

As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, Charlotte Douglas International Airport had 186 flights canceled and 102 that were delayed, according to FlightAware, an online website providing real-time information. FlightAware also reported that flights scheduled to come to CLT are being delayed at other airports by about an hour and 30 minutes.

Winter weather caused headaches for some travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday, affecting over 1,100 flights.There were 334 flights canceled and 787 delayed.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]It’s unclear how many flights may get canceled or delayed on Wednesday.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has suspended all flight operations as airlines grapple with winter weather conditions impacting the region.