Korean Air and Delta Air Lines Partner Habitat for Humanity to Make a Difference in Cheonan
(19/08/24)
Employees from Korean Air and Delta Air
Lines joined forces last week to participate in a home building
project in Cheonan, the largest and most densely populated city of Chungcheongnam
Province in South Korea.
The initiative,
conducted in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Korea, aimed to
provide much-needed housing for local families.
A team of 33 employees – 23 from Korean
Air and 10 from Delta – worked together on various construction
tasks, despite the sweltering summer heat.
Employees from Korean Air and Delta Air Lines making a difference in Cheonan, South Korea
From brick-laying to
roofing and carpentry, the collaborative effort exemplified the
strong partnership between the two airlines extending beyond
business operations into community service.
“I am delighted to be part of this meaningful
event,” said June Kim, Delta Air Lines Senior Marketing
Coordinator. “The joint venture provides us with the opportunity
to extend beyond business and serve our community together. This
experience motivates me to continue and contribute even more to
the community.”
Korean Air’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity
Korea dates back to 2001, initially focusing on financial support
for building costs. In 2004, the airline’s employees began
participating directly in home building projects. Over the past
two decades, approximately 800 Korean Air employees have
contributed to the construction of 18 homes across Korea.
“Working alongside our Delta colleagues in such
challenging conditions made the experience even more rewarding,”
said Kamin Jeong, Corporate Communications Manager at Korean Air.
“Knowing that our efforts will help provide new homes for families
within the community is incredibly fulfilling.”
Since launching their transpacific joint venture
in 2018, Korean Air and Delta Air Lines have collaborated on
numerous community service projects including Habitat for Humanity
home building initiatives in Philippines and in Los Angeles;
Korean Air’s annual tree planting project in Baganuur, Mongolia; a
Han River clean up in Seoul; and a Santa Monica beach clean up in
Los Angeles.
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