BFB, I really like your post, it is wise and balanced, and of course is based on a direct observation of korean air standard way of approaching problem solving.
i would like to add to your script a general bad feeling about the impact of MOLIT decision regarding the training requirements: if for a triple7 skipper just flying the week before for emirates took 4 to 5 months in times of full availability of the training structure, how long is going to take to retrain almost 400 pilots needing on average 2 sim and 2 sectors plus a line check?
I hope who took this decision will get also held responsible for the lack of crew UNLESS, in this meanwhile are training people from 4 eng to twins........then all the math makes sense.....