Originally Posted by maui
The myth about the "torture" of one of the inspectors, is exactly that, myth, but it makes a good bar story.
Maui
Talk to the person involved and you might feel differently.
Have they improved? Yes, definitely. Would I fly on a KAL aircraft? Definitely. Do they still have some deep-rooted cultural issues? Yes. As you said, it takes time. In terms of culture, at least one generation, and usually more.