South Korea has transformed its air travel industry from a 'pariah' to one of the world's safest.
Before 2000, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines were the two main airlines operating in South Korea.
AdvertisementOne of the worst incidents happened in 1997 when Korean Air Flight 801 flew from Seoul to Guam.
From unreliable to the gold standardIn the late 1990s, South Korea embarked on an effort to rehabilitate its air safety reputation.
AdvertisementBy 2002, Delta and Air France resumed their partnerships with Korean Air, and the FAA upgraded the airline's safety rating.
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