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Korean Air Video Newsletter, April 2012

Hanjin Group Takes a New Leap in Central Asia Navoi Project

In the photo, Mr. Chang Hoon Chi, President and COO of Korean Air (5th from the left); H.E. Jun Daewan, Ambassador of Korea Republic to the Republic of Uzbekistan (3^rd  from the left); Mr. Azimov Rustam Sadikovich, First Deputy Prime-Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan (4th from the left); Mr. Tyan Valery, Director General of Uzbekistan Airways (6th from the left)

Hanjin Group’s ‘Navoi Project’, a project to develop Uzbekistan Navoi Airport as an international logistics hub in central Asia, has achieved an important landmark with the opening of the residential ‘HJ Navoi Complex’. Korean Air, a core subsidiary of Hanjin Group, held an opening ceremony for the Complex yesterday 19^th of March.

The ‘HJ Navoi Complex’ is built on an 18,188 square meter site near Navoi International Airport, in order to support the development of the Navoi Free Industrial-Economic Zone (FIEZ). The Complex consists of three buildings with 51 rooms, with leisure facilities such as a fitness centre and swimming pool, for the use of Navoi FIEZ and airport related personnel. 

Hanjin Group has progressed the ‘Navoi Project’ to provide a new growth momentum and to help Korean businesses enter the Central Asian Market. Hanjin’s ‘Navoi Project’ includes managing, alongside the Uzbekistan government, Navoi International Airport - modernizing airport facilities, establishing a global air cargo network and constructing an advanced logistics complex.

With the opening of the ‘HJ Navoi Complex’ the Hanjin Group will now be able to create a new logistics market as the FIEZ logistics volume will go up. In addition the Uzbekistan government will have increased momentum in attracting foreign businesses.

Among the eighty guests at the ceremony were Mr. Chang Hoon Chi, President and COO of Korean Air; Mr. Kyoo Won Kang, Senior Vice President of Korean Air; Mr. Azimov Rustam Sadikovich, First Deputy Prime-Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Mr. Tyan Valery, Director General of Uzbekistan Airways.

Mr. Chi the President and COO of Korean Air said. “HJ Navoi Complex is the first chapter in Hanjin Group’s efforts to develop an advanced logistics complex in the FIEZ area.”

“This facility will not only provide a stable and pleasant residential environment for the regional workers in Navoi but will also contribute in attracting foreign businesses to the Navoi FIEZ area.”

Navoi FIEZ is a 5million square meter site created by local government legislation in 2008. The Uzbekistan government is currently working to accelerate foreign investment in electricity, electronic, machinery, petro chemistry and medical areas. Corporates from seventeen countries, including South Korea, China, Oman, Singapore and India, are currently constructing facilities in the area.

To upgrade the standard of the HJ Navoi Complex, Korean Air has utilised its cargo flights to transport good quality Korean furniture, kitchen utensils, and building materials for installation.

The HJ Navoi Complex will improve the work and living conditions and play an important role in successfully developing the Navoi FIEZ. In addition, by providing international standard accommodation for tourists traveling to nearby attractions such as the “Silk Road”, Bukhara and Samarkand, it will support the development of the Navoi tourism industry.

Hanjin Group will develop the 1.2 million square meter land in correlation with the development status of the Navoi FIEZ in order for it to play a crucial role in the success of the Navoi project.

Hanjin Group, since its first operation of cargo flights to Navoi in August 2008, has been conducting a variety of projects to create Navoi as a logistics hub of Central Asia.

Since January 2009, Hanjin Group has managed Navoi International Airport hand in hand with the Uzbekistan government. In January 2010 Hanjin Transportation Co., Ltd. co-established ‘Eurasia Logistics Service’ with one of the local ground transport companies in Navoi and in August 2010, built a new Navoi Cargo Terminal, designed to handle 100,000 tons of cargo a year to strengthen the ground network of Central Asia.

Korean Air the Official Sponsor of ‘2014 Incheon Asian Games’

Present were Chairman and CEO of the Hanjin Group, Yang Ho Cho (left); President of OCA, Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah (middle); and President of the organizing committee of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, Yong-soo Kim (right).

Korean Air has become the official sponsor of the 17th Asian Games to be held in Incheon in September 2014.

Korean Air signed the MOU to officially sponsor the 2014 Incheon Asian Games at the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) advisory board meeting in Bangkok, Thailand today.  Present were Chairman and CEO of the Hanjin Group, Yang Ho Cho; President of OCA, Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah; and President of the organizing committee of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, Yong-soo Kim.

Korean Air, as the official and highest-ranking sponsor, the ‘Prestige Partner’ of the Games, will underwrite air tickets, luggage and most areas related to air transport as well as participate in the construction of Wang San Marina which will be used during the games. Hanjin group will also give its full support and construct a brand new hotel to accommodate participating squads.

Korean Air Chairman Cho’s goal to improve the level of Asian sports has led him to lend his and his airline’s support to the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. 

Mr. Cho’s passion for sports is well known. He successfully lead the winning bid committee for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics in Korea, and is the only Asian on Prince Albert of Monaco’s Peace and Sports foundation.  Mr. Cho is now working as an advisor to the 2014 Incheon Asian Games organizing committee, and foresees that the 2014 event will promote tourism in his country and contribute to the Korean economy. 

Korean Air Monthly Video Newsletter, March 2012

Korean Air to Introduce Direct Flights to Nairobi Starting June

Korean Air will launch nonstop service on June 21 from Seoul Incheon to Nairobi in Kenya. Korean Air will become the first airline that operates direct flights from Northeast Asia to Nairobi, the gateway to East Africa as well as the hottest destination in Central and South Africa.

Korean Air’s new service to Nairobi will be operated by A330-200 aircraft with a total capacity of 226 seats. KE959 will depart from Seoul Incheon every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 22:15 and will arrive in Nairobi at 05:30 on the next day. As for the return flight, KE960 will depart from Nairobi at 10:30 every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and will arrive in Seoul Incheon at 04:50 on the next day.

“The launch of Korean Air’s nonstop service between Seoul Incheon and Nairobi is not only an exciting addition to the airline’s global network, but also serves as a catalyst in facilitating travel between Northeast Asia and Africa. With only 13 hours of flying time, it will offer passengers the ultimate convenience in travelling between the two cities. The launch of this new route also means that both   business and leisure travelers will be able to enjoy utmost comfort and ease during the journey travelling with Korean Air,” comments Korean Air’s Managing VP for Europe, Middle East & Africa, Mr. Jaeho Kim

Kenya is the center of East Africa where hundreds of renowned international companies and organizations are based in, including 120 foreign embassies, United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP), the United Nations Office and UN-Habitat.

Nairobi is home to an array of tourist attractions. Nicknamed as the “Safari Capital of the World”, it has several national parks where visitors can experience an intimate and authentic wildlife and nature in broad grasslands such as Serengeti, Amboseli National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve. In addition, Zambezi River, the fourth-longest river in Africa, as well as Victoria Falls, which is designated as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are both located on the border of the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Also, Republic of Mauritius and Seychelles, two of the most popular leisure destinations with luxurious resort areas, are located not far away from Kenya. 

Korean Air has been serving major destinations in Africa through codesharing with Kenya Airways, one of the SkyTeam alliance members. Passengers who purchase tickets from Korean Air and fly with Kenya Airways can also earn Korean Air mileage. Riding on the launch of new route to Nairobi as well as maintaining a close partnership with Kenya Airways, Korean Air will continue to provide passengers with a convenient schedule and wide network to Africa via its award winning hub Incheon International Airport. 

Korean Air Video Newsletter, February 2012