Surabaya, East Java (ANTARA News) - Indonesian flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia has recruited a number of stewardesses in Seoul, South Korea, Garuda`s Vice President Corporate Communications, Pujobroto, told ANTARA News from Surabaya, East Java, on Friday.

"A medical examination of the prospective stewardesses to work for Garuda was done by a doctor under professional standards," Pujobroto said.

During the medical examination, the doctor was accompanied by Garuda`s local female staff members who are Korean nationals, he said, adding that the staff members gave explanations related to the health test.

The selection of stewardesses started on July 27, 2011, and five of those who applied, failed to continue the next selection process, he said.
(Uu.KR-LWA/H-NG/F001)