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AIRLINES
Korean Air marks 50 years on air
SEOUL: Korean Air celebrated its
50th anniversary on March 4 at its
headquarters unveiling its Vision
2 0 3 0 p l a n w h i c h f o c u s e s o n
sustainability.
Launched as a small Asian carrier
with only eight aircraft on March 1,
1969, Korean Air has evolved into a
leading global airline flying, flying to
124 cities in 44 countries.
President of Korean Air Walter Cho
said at the event that the company
will strive to improve employees'
happiness, build a constructive
rapport with business partners,
enhance customer satisfaction, and
maximize shareholder value.
"We will do our best to satisfy our
customers, raise the happiness of our
employees and enhance the value of
o u r s h a r e h o l d e r s , w h i c h w i l l
ultimately increase the value of
Korean Air,” Mr. Cho said. “We will
leverage the values that we create
with our partners to help the
community achieve their dreams.”
Korean Air, founded in 1969 when
Cho Jung Hun acquired the Korea Air
Corporation, has played a key role in
the economic development of Korea,
flying over five oceans and six
continents with the nation's 'Taeguek'
symbol on the tail fin of the plane.
In the 1970s, Korean Air continued
to lead the way in the Pacific, Europe
and the Middle East, supporting the
development of national industries. In
the 1980s, it helped to raise the status
of Korea as an official airline of the
Seoul Olympic Games, promoting the
country to the world.