Hanwha Aerospace has officially apologized for the recent controversy surrounding its 'experienced hiring guidelines.'
Lee Boo-hwan, CEO of Hanwha Aerospace, posted a statement on the company's website on September 27, stating, "As a company that must fulfill its social responsibility through fair hiring, it is unacceptable to have guidelines that limit opportunities for applicants based on personal conditions such as education and age, which are unrelated to job performance."
Earlier, the Ministry of Employment and Labor launched an investigation on September 16 into allegations that Hanwha Aerospace had created guidelines restricting age and educational background for hiring experienced employees, which were sent to HR executives and hiring managers across various divisions.
Reports indicate that the guidelines targeted graduates from 11 specific universities, including Seoul National University, for positions in Seoul and Pangyo, and restricted applicants born in 1980 or later.
In his statement, Lee emphasized, "This was a clear violation of the fundamental principles of 'open hiring' and 'providing fair opportunities' that Hanwha Aerospace has aimed for. It is a clear mistake that incorrect guidelines were distributed without thorough internal consultation and verification."
Hanwha Aerospace announced plans to closely analyze its hiring processes and strengthen fair hiring training for all employees to establish a culture free from discrimination.
Lee concluded, "I sincerely apologize for the disappointment caused by this incident and will work to restore trust by establishing a transparent and fair organizational culture."
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