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Seoul court issues arrest warrant for ex-Korean Air executive who threw tantrums over nuts served to her on a flight.


A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant for a former executive of South Korea's top airline, who came under heavy criticism over a controversial 'nut rage' incident early this month.

Cho Hyun-ah attended a court session on Tuesday which reviewed the validity of her arrest warrant. Cho had resigned as the airline's vice-president for cabin service four days after a national uproar over her conduct aboard a Seoul-bound Korean Air flight from New York on December 5.

Cho, the eldest daughter of Korean Air chairman Cho Yang-ho, had forced the plane to return to the gate and kicked off the chief flight attendant because she had been served nuts in a bag, not on a plate. Cho said the crew did not follow the proper procedure for serving nuts to first-class passengers.

The flight was subsequently returned to the gate, causing an 11-minute delay in its arrival at Seoul's main gateway, Incheon International Airport. More than 250 passengers were on board.

'Hierarchy and inequality'

"The enormous interest in this story stems not just from the fact that it all began with an argument about a bag of nuts. But also because of what it says about hierarchy and inequality in this society," said Al Jazeera's correspondent Harry Fawcett from Seoul.

Lee Ji-Soo, a representative from South Korea's law and business research centre, told Al Jazeera that cases like Cho's are not unheard of. "This is just one incident that actually grabbed some of the public's attention. But I hear almost every month, similar incidents that happens within the corporations that does not actually end up in this kind of big incident," he said.

Cho apologised for her actions in front of cameras in previous public appearances, but declined to talk to journalists on Tuesday.

The charges against Cho include violations of aviation safety regulations - changing flight plans and assaults on a plane - and coercion and interference in the execution of duty. 

The court had also issued an arrest warrant for a Korean Air executive, identified only by his surname Yeo, on charges of ordering employees to delete an initial report of the incident.

http://m.aljazeera.com/story/20141230133632689983

SSGUniport:
OP Just Went To Abuja For The First Time...
Please Snap Nyanya, Karu, Maraba, Jikwoyi, etc let us see

Most of these, if not all sef, are in Nasarawa State. Proximity to FCT does not make them 'Abuja.'

Interviewer: May we meet you?

You: You already have

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For all those asking about how they got into AUN without WAEC/NECO or other O' Level qualification, Atiku said AUN ACADEMY, I.e. Secondary school. Not AUN, the university itself. Una no see uniform?

I'm definitely addicted to Nasal Decongestants. I mean like serious junkie-type addiction.
Can't sleep without my nose drops. Have a spare wherever I go and one stationed permanently on my bedside drawer.

True talk. It's like a Nollywood production.

Going by Nollywood standards sha, the movie won't be called anything simple like 'The Election', rather it'll be something like 'DANGEROUS ELECTION!'

Even if they were to establish such '5 star hospitals', it would be exclusive to those who currently attend their ilnesses abroad. I mean, getting treatment will cost you that kidney you're trying to fix or the (broken) leg/arm you're trying to mend!

I know none of those 'Biafrans' in Ghana travelled on their Biafran passports!

Do you really believe that what these militants fight for is development? Do you? Really? Honestly?

I agree with Dimeji Bankole. If that is the case, then let them demand this development from their State Governors. A single state in the South - South gets allocated revenue the amount of which exceeds those of all the North Eastern States combined. I mean, Rivers State receiving 20 something billion a month, shouldn't you hound Amaechi for development and leave inncoent people out of it?!

All this militancy is just a money making venture. Even if the extreme case were adopted and the South-South were given full control of its resources, oil bunkering and kidnappings would still continue. While this whole shenanigan might have started as a 'fight for freedom' or 'the seeking of justice and just due by the resource owners of the land' it has now become a very lucrative business which the principals have become accustomed to.

There is a difference between this oath and those taken at official swearing-in ceremonies.

The dude can swear an oath by whatever deity he likes - it's his right as a Nigerian. However, he swore an oath to never take part in impeachment proceedings against the Governor even if his actions justify such an action. Therein lies the difference!

Grew up in Lagos but been living in Abuja since 2002 and all I can say is Abuja, Abuja, Abuja!!

Sky Blue, I agree with all you've said.

Personally, I don't eat dogs and would probably only eat it on the verge of death by starvation. This is not to say I shun the idea of people eating dogs. As long as they're not forcing it down my throat, I'm fine.

To those who think it's wrong on the basis that dogs are special animals (man's best friend, intelligent etc), some vegetarians/vegans think ALL animals are special and look upon any type of meat eater with disgust. I'm sure you'll take objection to being looked upon with disgust just because you eat chicken peppersoup!

Live and let live, I say. To each his own.

@ Eziachi

Since when is it against Yar'Adua's religion to wear suit?
And this comparison with other African leaders who have done well nko? Are you trying to say it's because of their Western dressing that they've succeeded?

Who says Yar'Adua is wearing babanriga to showcase the Nigerian culture at international events? Is it not the same babanriga he wears everyday in Nigeria? Abi is he showcasing Nigerian culture to Nigerians?

Both are fine, really. The lyrics are both suited to the feel and current situation of Nigeria.

For those who claim the new one is not relevant or doesn't capture the spirit of Nigeria (or, ), what do you say to the lines "Guide our leaders right; Help our youth the truth to know"? If that isn't the prayer most needed in Nigeria, one that mirrors the sentiment of Nigerians today, then I don't know what is.

What happens after you've been reimbursed and you get a job? Do you 'reimburse' government?

What happens if you become unemployed again through no fault of yours? Another reimbursement?

While it must be frustrating being unemployed, (not only for graduates, afterall having a university degree doesn't necessarily mean you should take precedence over those that do not), the best government can do is create a conducive atmosphere for investments so that jobs enough jobs are created. We know that's not totally feasible, but hey, we are talking about the ideal situation right?

Sir Bobby Charlton and Jack Charlton.

I have finally come down from the cloud to say congrats to all you Reds out there. We can actually watch tomorrow's match in relative peace!

Let's win it, Moscow here we come!!

This might be pedantic but I'm pointing it out anyway. It's not Adenuga sponsoring NFA, it's Glo. Big difference. That sponsorship is not charity, it's a bit of business to increase brand awareness/exposure similar to the workings of TV, print ads or other media. Same concept as Barclays sponsoring the EPL, Heineken sponsoring ECL and AIG sponsoring Manutd!

I don't buy pirated CDs but I download music through file sharing networks like Limewire. I don't believe this is wrong. Someone buys the music, decides to share with others, I mean, it's theirs to do what they want with it. All that "No lending, hiring, public viewing , " bit is ignored.
As for the piracy thing, the loss of revenue might not be that much considering the fact that most of the people who buy pirated CDs would not buy the original if the pirated ones became unavailable. Just my two pence!

Sometimes I wonder what further advancement science and technology can bring upon us. As previously mentioned, in earlier times, people could not fathom some of the things we use or do today. However, I believe time travel is impossible. This is simply because I don't think we live in a parallel universe. I don't believe that somewhere, there exists the past or future with people living their lives as we are. If that doesn't exist, then where is a time traveler traveling to? Before anyone asks for references, let me reiterate: this is my personal conviction borne by thoughts when trying to fill up that short time between closing your eyes and the coming of sleep!

Definitely Achilles and Hector in Troy. That fight was just too much jo.

That is the problem these days. People trying to dilute their beliefs so they can be seen as 'modern' or 'catching up with the times.' Abeg, abstinence is what churches have been preaching and is what they should. Why should they do a turn-about just because schools and hospitals are now distributing condoms?

Anyone who says "well, abstinence is unrealistic. Therefore, churhces should handout condoms as the best possible soultion" is disrespecting the values of religion. Abstinence is what churches preach, if you can't abide, then don't expect the church to give you an alternative. Go to school/clinics etc for that. It's like a criminal code stating "don't steal. But if you must, do it at night" because afterall, we can always tell people not to steal but some will; so why not help them do it efficiently, right?

Well, now that he's listed as one of Forbe's billionaires, I guess he feels his wealth has been validated. No more Oprah-Dangote debates, I hope.

I did not say it was an economic analysis. That was just an example showing how you have to find a common basis for comparison before comparing things.

Also, my post does not concern whether Yakassai is right or wrong in his statements. Just trying to explain what he meant by the North and the South-South are about level in terms of education. Finish!

@ grafikdon

Ehm, Which kind analogy be that? I'm quite sure he didn't make the comparisons based on actual figures. When you see economic analyses that compare countries' GDPs and living standards, how come you don't say "How can you compare UK with 55 million people (?) to the US with 300 million?"
Surely, you know that an index, ratio, percentage or other means are emplyed to make comparisons logical. In the case of countries, GDP per capita or at Purchasing Power Parity can be used to mitigate differences in the non-relevant factors.

In your case, the 3/5 = 60% and 3/50 = 6%. Therefore, you can say Mr. (what's the other teacher's name again?) has a higher success rate. That was what Yakassai meant in terms of Northern Nigeria and South South being at the same level. If he had said more students in Northern Nigeria pass than in the South South, then that would have been a rubbish comparison as the population size is not taken into consideration.

One Ghanaian said whenever her parents hear about one of their friend's/neighbour's/brother's/sister's (you get the point) children in trouble, they blame it on Nigerians. "It's that Nigerian boy he's been hanging around that ruined him." Or "That unwanted pregnancy is a result of her becoming friends with that Nigerian girl!"

Oldie don talk true!

Yar'Adua dey kampe!
IBB for what? Like someone said, for some people, touting IBB as "next President" in perpetuity provides them jobs!