I'll certainly not be too quick in pointing fingers for the CJU crash. If you go through the official CVR transcript, it was the "local boy" that had been trying to get the expat Capt to go around.
But the point mentioned on the punitive culture is 100% true. I'm also inclined to believe that if there's any chance that they could tweak an investigation process, they will not hesitate to put majority of the blame onto the expat since it's politically correct for them to do so.
And yes, the aviation act in Korea does stipulate that certain circumstances will see that the PIC is punishable by DEATH. New joiners, read your AA carefully before your airlaw exam and pretty darn sure you won't dispute this.
Some of the latest update we heard on line was guys who got in are bailing out just prior to commencement of the course. Wise move if you're unsure of what you really want and if you have a stable job. It's too much risk consider the fact that training department is not aligned with management as far as expat hiring is concerned. Be prepared for some real trying times.