Korean Air Chairman Calls for Stability, Tariff Cuts (Correct)

South Korea’s next government should prioritize making a trade deal with Washington that shields the aviation industry from tariffs, the head of the country’s largest airline said.

Korean Air Lines Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Cho Won-Tae, speaking before voters head to the polls on Tuesday to choose a new government, said he expects the outcome to lead to stability and predictable governance, no matter who wins.

Cho Won-Tae

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A lack of political leadership over the past several months has “been troubling, especially with the economic situation globally,” said Cho, 49, who also heads Hanjin Group, one of ...