If a pilot with wonderful flying hours with suitable type-rating there is no doubt to consider hiring him!
You have to place yourself in an employer's shoes. They think of long term.
With all due respect thorny you seem to have no clue about the topic of this discussion. I'm trying to discuss KAL recruitment policy not looking for advice on their behalf about how to do the recruitmen. Secondly It's a contract job with no chances for upgrade so nothing long term about it.