{
    "title": "Cathay Pacific Airlines, which celebrated its 80th anniversary, has appointed a new Korean representative.",
    "modified_at": "2026-02-19 08:20:08",
    "published_at": "2026-02-02 08:00:00",
    "url": "https://news.cathaypacific.com/cathay-pacific-airlines-which-celebrated-its-80th-anniversary-has-appointed-a-new-korean-representative",
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    "body": "<p>(Monday, February 2, 2026) Cathay Pacific Airlines announced on the 2nd that it will appoint Yang Seok-ho, managing director of sales, as the head of the travel and lifestyle division and the representative of Korea.</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">This personnel appointment is a decision to solidify the will to grow in the Korean market and strengthen local strategies through experts who are well versed in local circumstances.</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">Yang Seok-ho, the new South Korean representative, is an authentic &quot;Cathayman&quot; with more than 30 years of experience in the aviation and travel industries since joining Cathay Pacific in 1995.</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">In particular, he has been proven to have extensive practical experience and leadership throughout the aviation business, leading not only passenger sales but also the cargo (cargo) sector.</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">Andre Shin Cathay, head of the Korea-Taiwan region, said, &quot;We are very happy to welcome Yang Seok-ho as the head of the Korean headquarters,&quot; adding, &quot;Yang Seok-ho&#039;s expertise and proven leadership will be a strong driving force for the continued growth of the Korean market.&quot;</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">Yang Seok-ho, CEO of South Korea, plans to focus on strengthening the global network connectivity of South Korean customers after taking office.</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">Cathay Pacific will increase its flights from Incheon to Hong Kong to five times every day from the end of March.</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">Yang Seok-ho, CEO of Korea, said, &quot;We will make a leap into a true premium brand by combining various lifestyle benefits enjoyed in everyday life,&quot; adding, &quot;We will do our best to provide Korean customers with high-quality travel experiences and differentiated values.&quot;</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">In particular, this year is a meaningful year for Cathay Group to mark its 80th anniversary. Cathay, which has grown into a world-class airline since its establishment in 1946, will carry out various commemorative activities to mark its 80th anniversary this year.</p>",
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        "first_name": "Hyeonhui",
        "last_name": "Shin"
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