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Awards

Awards in 2023
Won the Excellence Award at the K-Girls’ Day Awards Ceremony
December 21, 2023
Asiana Airlines was selected as an excellent experience site and received the Excellence Award from the Director of the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology.
Awards in 2019
Won the Grand Prize at the K-Girls’ Day Awards Ceremony.
December 13, 2019
Asiana Airlines received the grand prize, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy's award, in recognition of its contribution to consistently participating in ‘K-Girls’ Day’ since 2016 through the ‘Saekdong Creative STEAM Classroom’.
Awards in 2017
Selected to the Hall of Fame for Educational Contributions
December 14, 2017
For three consecutive years, Asiana Airlines has been selected to the Hall of Fame for Educational Contributions, the highest honor awarded to companies that have made the biggest educational contributions.
Awarded by the Minister of Education by supporting exam-free semester system
January 13, 2017
The Ministry of Education and the Kumho Asiana Group signed an MOU to support the exam-free semester system. Asiana was awarded for excellent supporting performance, specifically setting up various exam-free semester support programs such as flight simulator classes and crew mentorship classes.
Awards in 2016
Awarded the appreciation plaque by UNICEF
December 20, 2016
We received a plaque of appreciation from Song, Sanghyun, president of UNICEF Korea, for the dedication and efforts of participating clients and crew members. Since 1994, we have been working with UNICEF for 23 years on the ‘Change for Good’ program for children.
Awarded Korean CSR exemplary company in China (2016)
December 16, 2016
We have been recognized for our efforts through CSR activities in our destinations in China, including the China-Beautiful Classroom project, and awarded the CSR exemplary company two consecutive years since 2015.
Awarded Grand Prize at the 5th Korea Educational Donations
December 13, 2016
We have been awarded from the Ministry of Education for three consecutive years since 2014, in recognition of our efforts and contributions to the development of educational donations such as running the educational donation volunteer group solely in the industry and Saekdong Narae classroom, as well as hosting the Dream Festival.
Received Plaque Of Appreciation from JoongAng Ilbo and JTBC.
October 16, 2016
Received the Plaque of Appreciation in recognition of continuous contribution since 2009 to the WeAJa Charity Flea Market, the nation's largest sharing event.
Awarded by the Mayor of Bucheon for supporting exam-free semester system
September 01, 2016
We received a commendation from the Mayor of Bucheon for recognition of our commitment to the exam-free semester system for youths, including social contribution activities in the Bucheon area as well as the 2016 Bucheon City Hall Dream Festival.
Awards in 2015
KOICA President's Award
December 31, 2015
We were honored at KOICA's end-of-year awards ceremony with the KOICA President's Award for our sustained participation and success in PPP projects and sincere and continuous social contribution through the implementation of in-house follow-up support programs.
Minister of Education's Award, 4th Annual Korean Donation-for-Education Awards
December 15, 2015
In recognition of our efforts and meritorious contribution to the development and spread of donation-for-education culture through programs such as the Rainbow Wings Lectures and Dream Festival, we received the Minister of Education's Award at the Korean Donation-for-Education Awards.
Minister of Education's Award for Contribution to Test-free Learning Semester System
December 14, 2015
We received the Minister of Education's Award for the successful operation of the Rainbow Wings Lectures and the Rainbow Creativity STEAM Lectures -- both donation-for-education programs -- in keeping with the implementation of the test-free learning semester system.
Awarded as Exemplary Korean CSR Corporation in China
December 4, 2015
We were awarded as an exemplary CSR corporation in recognition of our efforts to fulfill our social responsibility to our destinations in China, including the Beautiful Classrooms - China project.
Minister of Health and Welfare's Award, 2015 Korean Social Contribution Awards
November 19, 2015
At the 10th Annual Korean Social Contribution Awards held at the Memorial Hall of the National Assembly (hosted by the Korea Institute of Service Industry), we received the Minister of Health and Welfare's Award for overseas volunteer work.
Prime Minister's Award, 4th Annual Korean Public Sharing Awards
October 15, 2015
In recognition of our sincere domestic social contribution activities, including our "Meals of Love" program to provide warm breakfast to children from low-income families and our Rainbow Wings Lectures, we received the Prime Minister's Award.
Awards in 2014
Government Awards for Urban-Rural Exchange - Bronze Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit
December 23, 2014
In recognition of our sustained One Company, One Village exchanges as well as urban-rural exchange promotion with Sanchoul Village in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do, we received the Bronze Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit in the Government Awards hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.
Minister of Education's Award, 3rd Annual Korean Donation-for-Education Awards
December 23, 2014
In recognition of our efforts and meritorious contribution to the development and spread of donation-for-education culture through programs such as the Rainbow Wings Lectures and Dream Festival, we received the Minister of Education's Award at the Korean Donation-for-Education Awards.
Shanghai CSR Award - China
June 19, 2014
In recognition of our various and sustained social contribution activities in China, including support for drought relief and "Project Hope," we received the Award for Outstanding Consumer Satisfaction in the CSR Awards Ceremony hosted by the High Commission of the Republic of Korea in Shanghai.
Awards in 2013
MPI Minister's Award, Vietnam
2013.05.16
We received an award in the name of the MPI Minister of Vietnam in recognition of the social and economic contributions by the various social contribution activities in Vietnam.
China - Corporate Social Contribution Award at the 6th CEO Round Table for Global Corporations
November 17, 2013
In recognition of our sustained social contribution efforts in China, we received the Corporate Social Contribution Award from CICPMC.
Awards in 2012
Highest honor received from the Cambodian Royal Court
December 3, 2012
For our efforts and contribution in the area around the Ankor Wat ruins in Cambodia in installing eco-friendly solar-powered street lamps with KOICA, we received the Grand Cross Dignités Royal Order of Cambodia from the Royal Court.
KOTRA President's Award for Socially Responsible Management, 2nd Annual KOTRA Awards for Korean Companies in Vietnam
November 6, 2012
In recognition of our contribution and leadership in responsible management for local communities among Korean companies in Vietnam, we received the KOTRA President's Award for Socially Responsible Management at the 2nd Annual KOTRA Awards for Korean Companies in Vietnam.
Awards in 2011
Grand Prize for Sharing, 1st Annual SBS Future of Hope Awards
December 6, 2011
At the 1st Annual SBS Future of Hope Awards co-hosted by SBS, Ministry of Health and Welfare, and Community Chest of Korea in order to promote social contribution activities and sharing culture, Asiana Airlines received the Grand Prize for Sharing in recognition of its UNICEF Change for Good program, eco-friendly solar-powered street lamp program, and merit in faithfully fulfilling its corporate social responsibility.
MDGs Award, UN Global Compact Value Awards
November 22, 2011
The UN Global Compact is a body aimed at increasing the sustainable value of corporations under the UN. At the Value Awards hosted by the UN Global Compact, Asiana Airlines received the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Award for installing eco-friendly solar-powered street lamps in Ankor Wat ruins, Cambodia and improving the security in the surrounding areas.
Awards in 2010
"Minister of Health and Welfare's Award," 3rd Annual Korean Sharing and Volunteering Awards
December 20, 2010
For having sustained the "Change for Good" program with UNICEF since 1994, Asiana Airlines received the Grand Prize and Minister of Health and Welfare's Award in the Korean Sharing and Volunteering Awards hosted jointly by the Hankook Ilbo Daily and the National Council of NPO Korea.
Culture and Arts Award and Minister of Health and Welfare's Award at the 6th Annual Korean Social Contribution Awards
May 26, 2010
The "Korean Social Contribution Awards" hosted by the Korea Journalist Forum awards exemplary cases of corporate social responsibility. Asiana Airlines was recognized for its contribution to culture and arts and sincere dedication to corporate social responsibility with the Culture and Arts Award and the Minister of Health and Welfare's Award.
Awards in 2009
Grand Mecenat Award, 2009 Korean Mecenat Awards
December 20, 2009
Mecenat is a term referring to the corporate support lent by corporations to culture and arts, sports, and social/humanitarian public works. For our active support and contributions to the culture and arts sector, including the Asiana International Short Film Festival and provision of free flights to culture and arts personalities, we received the "Mecenat Award," the equivalent of a President's Award, at the 2009 Korean Mecenat Awards.

Agreements

Signed MOU with National Aviation Museum
We give wings to the dreams of young people.
Asiana Airlines signed an agreement with the National Aviation Museum to expand mutual cooperation in planning and operating educational donation programs and providing spaces for education. We plan to take the lead in more active youth education donation activities in the future.
Signed a MOU with Sejong Cultural Foundation
Spreading awareness of the beautiful Korean character to the world
Asiana Airlines has entered into an MOU with Sejong Cultural Foundation to promote Korean Wave to the world. As a global airline that represents Korea, Asiana Airlines is taking part in spreading the Korean language and cultural awareness around the world, getting people to admire Korean culture.
Signed a MOU with Yonsei University College of Dentistry
Dreaming of a world without pain.
Asiana Airlines has signed an MOU with Yonsei University College of Dentistry to visit and provide medical treatment to marginalized communities in both domestic and international medical blind spots.
Volunteer Activity Agreement with Gangseo-gu, Seoul
Sharing in the difficulties of local residents
In order to share in the difficulties experienced by residents in the neighborhood, Asiana Airlines signed a volunteer agreement with the Gangseo-gu Office in Seoul where its HQ is located. Asiana Airlines will step up its social contribution activities in Gangseo-gu, with the Gangseo-gu Office providing administrative conveniences so that Asiana Airline employees can more actively and safely participate in its social contribution activities.
Agreement between Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and the Community Chest of Seoul Social Welfare
We hope our future leaders will grow up healthy.
Asiana Airlines has entered into an agreement with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and the Community Chest of Seoul Social Welfare, to provide free breakfast for low-income family students in Seoul. It is more meaningful in that Asiana Airlines employees donate for fundraising.
MOU with UNESCO
UNESCO's guardian for world cultural heritage!
Entering into an agreement with the Korean Committee for UNESCO in February 2012, Asiana Airlines vowed to take the lead in activities to help preserve world cultural heritage. For our installation of eco-friendly solar-powered street lamps in the area around Ankor Wat of Cambodia in 2010, followed by projects to improve and protect the environment around UNESCO world cultural heritage sites such as Danang, Hoi An, and Hue in Central Vietnam, we were named a global world cultural heritage guardian.
MOU with KOICA
KOICA, Asiana's overseas social contribution partner
At the Incheon International Airport in February 2010, Asiana Airlines signed an MOU for cooperation in social contribution with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). In addition to the solar-powered street lamps project in Cambodia, the first joint Asiana-KOICA overseas social contribution project, Asiana and KOICA are jointly engaged in a variety of social contribution programs, such as the Aeta tribe support program in the Philippines, Beautiful Classrooms - China, and Beautiful Classrooms - Vietnam. The advantages and experiences of both Asiana and KOICA are brought together to make these programs even more effective.
MOU with UNICEF
The Promise of a Future for Every Child Worldwide
Asiana Airlines entered into a partnership with the Korean Committee for UNICEF in 1994. Since then, Asiana Airlines has been an active participant in "Change for Good,” a campaign in which passengers aboard the plane are encouraged to donate their leftover coins to charity. This charity campaign represents one of Asiana Airlines’ longstanding partnerships.

CSR Certifications

Ministry of Education Certification
Ministry of Education Certification information

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Name Ministry of Education Certification
Certified by Ministry of Education
Certification awarded 2012
Certification for Contribution to Rural Societies
Certification for Contribution to Rural Societies information

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Name Certification for Contribution to Rural Societies
Certified by Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
Certification awarded 2014
Excellent in supporting the cultural arts
Excellent in supporting the cultural arts information

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Name Excellent in supporting the cultural arts
Certified by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Certification awarded 2016