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Vice Chairman of Korean Air
Woo Kee-hong
Strong Trust from Owner Family, Success in Asiana Integration
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Last Updated on Mar 5, 2025
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Vice Chairman of Korean Air
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Woo Kee-hong is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Korean Air.
He is focusing on the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
He was born on December 20, 1962, in Hamyang, Gyeongnam.
He graduated from Jinju High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Business Administration. He completed MBA programs at KAIST and the University of Southern California in the United States.
After joining Korean Air, he held positions such as New York Passenger Branch Manager, Head of the Americas Regional Headquarters, and Head of the Passenger Business Division.
He served as Head of the Corporate Strategy Division before being appointed as Executive Vice President and CEO of Korean Air in 2017.
He is known as one of the "Seoul National University Four" within Hanjin Group and is regarded as a leading professional manager.
He has built a strong personal network in the U.S. aviation industry and enjoys deep trust from the owner family.
#WooKeeHong #KoreanAir #AsianaAirlines #aviation #HanjinGroup #merger #businessleader #airlineindustry #USC #KAIST
He is focusing on the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
He was born on December 20, 1962, in Hamyang, Gyeongnam.
He graduated from Jinju High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Business Administration. He completed MBA programs at KAIST and the University of Southern California in the United States.
After joining Korean Air, he held positions such as New York Passenger Branch Manager, Head of the Americas Regional Headquarters, and Head of the Passenger Business Division.
He served as Head of the Corporate Strategy Division before being appointed as Executive Vice President and CEO of Korean Air in 2017.
He is known as one of the "Seoul National University Four" within Hanjin Group and is regarded as a leading professional manager.
He has built a strong personal network in the U.S. aviation industry and enjoys deep trust from the owner family.
#WooKeeHong #KoreanAir #AsianaAirlines #aviation #HanjinGroup #merger #businessleader #airlineindustry #USC #KAIST
- Life Summary
- Career Highlights & Challenges
- · Promoted to Vice Chairman of Korean Air
- · Completion of Asiana Airlines Acquisition
- · Fleet Expansion and Modernization in Line with Asiana Acquisition
- · Korean Air and Delta Air Lines Celebrate 5th Anniversary of Pacific Joint Venture
- · Record-High Operating Profit from Air Cargo Business
- · Expansion of Aircraft Maintenance Business
- · Urban Air Mobility Commercialization as Future Growth Engine
- · Expansion of Aerospace Business
- · Appointed Youngest Executive Before Leading Passenger Business Division
- · History of Korean Air
- Vision and Goals
- Market and Social Evaluation
- Notable Incidents & Legal Affairs
- - Paid Preferred Seating Policy Withdrawn Amid Public Backlash
- - Legal Battle with Government Over Defense Contract Penalties
- - "Mileage Reform Plan" Withdrawn Amid Strong Opposition
- - Series of Flight Disruptions
- - Conflict with Seoul-si Over Songhyeon-dong Site
- - Prosecuted for Unpaid Annual Leave Allowances at Korean Air
- Professional Timeline
- Educational Background
- Awards & Recognitions
- Additional Information
- Notable Quotations
- Infographic & Photos