Monday, August 19, 2024 Demonstrating a strong commitment to community service, employees from Korean Air and Delta Air Lines collaborated on August 14 for a home-building project in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam Province. Partnering with Habitat for Humanity Korea, the initiative focused on providing essential housing for families in the local area. A dedicated team of 33 employees—23 from Korean Air and 10 from Delta—united to tackle various construction tasks, despite the intense summer heat.
From laying bricks to roofing and carpentry, their combined efforts showcased the robust partnership between the two airlines, extending their collaboration beyond business into meaningful community service. “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.
” “I am delighted to be part of this meaningful event. 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, ” said June Kim , Delta Air Lines Senior Marketing Coordinator.
Korean Air’s collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Korea began in 2001, initially providing financial support for construction costs. By 2004, the airline’s employees st.