Korean Air Obtains ISO 37301 Certification for Compliance Management System

by Ryu Hyunseok

Published 13 Apr.2023 14:01(KST)

Korean Air announced on the 13th that it has obtained the Compliance Management System certification (ISO 37301) from the Korea Management Certification Institute, issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

The Compliance Management System is an international standard established by ISO, where a credible third-party organization evaluates and certifies a company's compliance management system. It is especially used as a compliance evaluation criterion or consideration standard for compliance violations when selecting business partners in international trade.

This certification was achieved as Korean Air has been revising its internal regulations and guidelines since the second half of last year to reflect international standards. Additionally, by analyzing the requirements of related government agencies, investors, and customers, and strengthening ESG activities, the company established an enterprise-wide legal risk identification and management system that meets international standards.

Korean Air announced on the 13th that it has obtained the ISO-compliant management system certification from the International Organization for Standardization. The photo shows Woo Ki-hong, President and CEO of Korean Air (left), and Hwang Eun-joo, CEO of the Korea Management Certification Institute, posing for a commemorative photo. Photo by Korean Air

Furthermore, Korean Air introduced the ‘Compliance Officer System’ in July 2012 and has promoted it to become part of the organizational culture. All executives and employees undergo regular inspections and training to ensure compliance with internal regulations and laws related to safe flight operations, service, and ethical management.

Woo Ki-hong, President of Korean Air, stated, "Compliance management is not a temporary issue but an essential element for the company’s survival and sustainable growth. Taking this opportunity of obtaining the international standard ISO 37301 Compliance Management System certification, we will further strengthen compliance and ethical management befitting a global leading airline."