Jowon Tae: "I will tell Korean Air executives to board Asiana after the merger"

Town Hall Meeting with Employees... "More Personnel Needed in All Areas"

Cho Won-tae, Chairman of Hanjin Group, stated on the 20th, "Korean Air executives will try to use Asiana Airlines aircraft as much as possible after the merger with Asiana Airlines."

Chairman Cho made this remark during a town hall meeting with employees at Korean Air headquarters in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. This is interpreted as an intention for Korean Air executives to enhance their understanding of Asiana Airlines' services and culture following the corporate merger.

In response to a question about the 'redundant workforce' after the merger, Chairman Cho said, "I don't think there is any redundant workforce." He explained, "More personnel will be needed in all areas going forward to ensure punctuality, safety, and good service for customers."

When asked about Korean Air's strengths, Chairman Cho answered, "Our employees." He added, "Through experiencing COVID-19, I realized how incredible the passion of our company and employees is, and the power when we unite. If I can utilize and maximize that power a little more, nothing will be frightening."

Chairman Cho Won-tae of Hanjin Group Photo by Yonhap News

Chairman Cho also said, "We will do our best to achieve a positive outcome in the review by the U.S. competition authorities, which is the final hurdle of the merger."

Korean Air has received approval from 13 of the 14 essential reporting countries, excluding the United States, where the corporate merger with Asiana Airlines was reported in 2021. The remaining review process is planned to be completed within this year.

Chairman Cho also mentioned that they are considering the integrated corporate identity (CI) and uniform design to be applied after the merger.

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