Moyoun Jin

Based in Seoul, Moyoun Jin writes and reports for Lloyd's List, focusing on South Korea’s extensive maritime industry.
Before joining Lloyd’s List, Moyoun covered maritime issues in South Korea for the Fairplay and Safety at Sea publications.
Previously, she was a public relations manager at South Korean shipping and logistics major, HMM, where she managed the company's global PR strategies and was in charge of editing HMM’s monthly magazine.
Latest From Moyoun Jin
South Korea and India’s top shipbuilders to forge landmark alliance amid global maritime shift
Partnership could offer HD Hyundai a pathway into the Indian market, while enabling Cochin Shipyard to advance India’s national maritime ambitions
HD Hyundai invests in humanoid robots to solve labour shortage
The deployment of robots in shipyards aims to improve efficiency, safety and productivity, particularly where there is a shortage of manpower
HD Hyundai Heavy Industry union begins the process of going on strike
The union plans to hold a strike ballot. If a majority vote in favour, the union will be legally entitled to strike, subject to coordination by the National Labour Relations Commission
South Korea and US deepen shipbuilding ties with launch of education exchange programme
The initiative underscores growing bilateral efforts to foster innovation and talent development as the US and South Korea seek to reshape the global shipbuilding landscape
HD Hyundai supports Edison Chouest in building LNG-dual fuel containership in US
The alliance aims to boost US shipbuilding competitiveness and support the recovery of its maritime industry through technical collaboration rather than direct acquisition
Samsung Heavy seeks damages from Zvezda over $3.4bn contract cancellation
South Korean builder is seeking damages through arbitration, but says the cancellation will not significantly impact its business backlog or financial outlook