Cho Won-tae: "Opening the First Chapter of Integrated Korean Air... Fulfilling a Historic Mission"

57th Anniversary: "Restructuring the Domestic Aviation Industry"
Calls for Key Role in Ensuring Safety

Cho Won-tae, Chairman of Hanjin Group, stated on March 3, in celebration of the 57th anniversary of the founding of Korean Air, "We will accomplish the historic mission of restructuring the domestic aviation industry and building a competitive aviation ecosystem."

Joon-tae Cho, Chairman of Hanjin Group, is answering questions from the press at the new Corporate Identity (CI) unveiling press conference held at the Korean Air headquarters in Gangseo-gu, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Airport Photographers Team

In his commemorative address that day, Chairman Cho emphasized, "In a business environment where uncertainty persists, we need proactive efforts to turn crises into opportunities," and made this commitment.

Chairman Cho remarked, "This year is both the time to complete preparations for the launch of the integrated airline and a very important year that marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the integrated Korean Air." He presented key priorities such as 'unity for integration,' 'absolute safety and service values,' and 'strengthening financial soundness through cost reduction.'

He stated, "The competitiveness of the integrated Korean Air is realized not only through safety and service, but also with robust financial strength." He continued, "Cost reduction is not merely about cutting expenditures; it means eliminating inefficiencies from all work processes and maximizing productivity. I ask everyone to review their respective areas for any unnoticed waste and to join in efforts to reduce even minor costs."

He went on to say, "The most important factor in ensuring safety is establishing a company-wide safety culture in which all employees participate," and requested, "I ask that every employee play a key role in safety with the mindset that 'I am the person responsible for safety.'"

Chairman Cho added, "The future of the integrated Korean Air is a path that no one in the history of aviation has traveled before." He continued, "Although flying toward an unknown destination brings both anticipation and anxiety, I will navigate this course following hope rather than fear, trusting in your expertise as Korea's top aviation professionals and in your commitment to Korean Air."

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