Recruitment South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace sorry for birth-year hiring error Age criterion was spread through business units “without internal consultation or thorough verification”, says CEO iStock.com/tupungato Image Jenna Lomax Community Editor Monday 28 September 2026 South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has released a public apology after internal HR guidelines outlined discriminatory age restrictions in its summer recruitment process. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Future of Work South Korea apex court takes aim at workplace ageism Retirement South Korea prefers rehiring retirees than extending retirement age Disputes IBM faces age bias lawsuit linked to AI adoption Discrimination IBM execs discussed making older workers “extinct”, emails reveal