Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to Hold Various Events Commemorating 'Aviation Day' Starting from the 24th

[Asia Economy Reporter Minyoung Kim] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 25th that it will designate the period from the 24th to the 28th as 'Aviation Week' in celebration of the 42nd Aviation Day and hold various events.

During Aviation Week, events such as the ‘Aviation Day Commemoration Ceremony,’ ‘Aviation Literature Award Ceremony,’ ‘National Aviation Museum International Academic Conference,’ and ‘Aviation Industry JOB FAIR’ will take place.

First, the '42nd Aviation Day Commemoration Ceremony' is scheduled to be held on the morning of the 27th at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, with about 300 attendees including Eom Myung-so, the 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, members of the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee, representatives from the aviation industry, and related personnel.

The ceremony will be held under the theme "Overcoming the Waves of Crisis, Toward a 100-Year Future," and will simultaneously present government awards and ministerial citations to 45 meritorious individuals, as well as award the outstanding works of the 8th Aviation Literature Award.

The highest honor of the government awards, the Order of Industrial Service Merit (Bronze Tower), was awarded to Eom Jae-dong, Head of Korean Air, who has significantly contributed to the development of the aviation industry for over 30 years.

The grand prize winner of the 8th Aviation Literature Award, Choi Im-su’s novel "Sky Nomad," depicts pilots as sky nomads and was highly rated by the judging panel composed of executives from the Korean Writers' Association for its tense narrative of the flying process.

Additionally, the '2022 National Aviation Museum International Academic Conference,' open to the general public, will be held at the same venue until the 28th.

Held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of An Chang-nam’s homeland visit flight, this international academic conference was planned with the goal of a ‘humanistic approach to aviation,’ featuring participation from experts both domestic and international. Those wishing to attend for free can pre-register on the official website by the 26th.

Also, from the 27th to the 28th, Incheon International Airport will host the '2022 5th Aviation Industry JOB FAIR.' This event will operate an ‘Aviation Job Policy Promotion Hall,’ a ‘Company Consultation and Promotion Hall’ for recruitment counseling, and a ‘Mentoring Hall’ where current employees provide career and employment advice. Additionally, a ‘On-site Recruitment Hall’ will be separately operated, featuring recruitment briefings and on-site interviews by 10 companies including Korean Air.

Other programs exclusive to aviation include the ‘Employment Audition,’ a self-promotion contest for aviation job seekers, and ‘Company Tours,’ which offer indirect experiences of major industrial sites.

Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, and Air Busan will hold various events such as domestic and international free ticket lotteries and special airfare promotions starting from the 24th, the beginning of Aviation Week.

Hadong-su, Director of the Aviation Policy Office at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, said, "This aviation event, held for the first time since Korea’s successful eighth consecutive re-election as a board member at the 41st International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly held in Canada on October 4, is expected to be a very meaningful occasion not only for the unity of aviation professionals but also to celebrate together with the public."

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