Korean Air heiresses to resign

Korean Air said yesterday two daughters of its chairman will resign from their executive positions amid mounting public criticism over the women’s behaviour and allegations that the family engaged in smuggling.

Chairman Cho Yang-ho announced the resignation of his daughter Hyun-ah, who returned to leadership last month after a four-year hiatus following a “nut rage” scandal, and her younger sister Hyun-min, who is under investigation for allegedly hurling a cup of water at a business meeting.