About 20 employees from both airlines volunteer in Chuncheon
Korean Air honored by Habitat for Humanity Korea; has supported project since 2001
Korean Air said Thursday that it carried out a volunteer activity to improve housing conditions in the local community on Wednesday. The event took place at a Habitat for Humanity Korea home-building site in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province.
The event was part of Habitat for Humanity Korea's home-building volunteer campaign, which aims to provide safe housing for community members living in poor conditions.
About 20 employees from Korean Air and Asiana Airlines took part in the construction work. That day, employees from both companies carried building materials and helped with carpentry at the site.
Korean Air first partnered with Habitat for Humanity Korea in 2001, when it began funding construction costs, and its employees have directly taken part in housing improvement projects since 2004. To date, about 850 employees have helped build 21 houses of hope in Daejeon, Yangpyeong, Cheonan, Chuncheon, Jinju and other regions nationwide, practicing community giving through improved housing.
Korean Air also received a plaque of appreciation from Habitat for Humanity Korea that day. The airline has funded construction costs since 2001, in addition to having its employees take part directly in the home-building activities.
"It is meaningful that employees of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines were able to work together to build warm homes for neighbors in need," a Korean Air official said. "We will continue various activities to maintain a warm partnership with the community and fulfill our corporate social responsibility."
Korean Air is continuing a range of social contribution activities together with Asiana Airlines ahead of the integrated carrier's launch on Dec. 17.
The two companies' joint education donation volunteer group holds monthly career lectures for elementary and middle school students. Last month, a Korean Air mechanic and an Asiana Airlines flight attendant spoke as guest lecturers, introducing various jobs in the aviation industry.
On Friday, employees packed and labeled upcycled goods to be donated to social welfare facilities and other organizations at Korean Air's headquarters in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.
Meanwhile, Korean Air is taking part in the 2026 World Smart City Expo, running through Friday at BEXCO in Haeundae-gu, Busan, where it is showcasing a future aviation industry ecosystem combining AI with advanced manufacturing processes. The airline is using the event to promote its future aviation technology capabilities and expand its brand presence through a range of activities.
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