In response to Patrick Smiths blog I also have been an Airline Pilot since 1990, with several thousand hours flying 777's. I also have flown in Korea.
I heartily disagree with his summation of Korean safety standards and Pilot training. The cultural issue is still a Major factor in 2013. The difference between the 80's and 90's to now is not a huge improvement of training and cultural change, but incredibly good equipment supplied by Boeing and Airbus. Period.
I say this from personal experience, and really hope something changes.