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
Dormant South Korean yard set to build first vessels in nine years after $502m acquisition
South Korean shipyard expands production capacity as the newbuilding market is expected to maintain its upward trend
HD Hyundai Heavy union seeks 30% share of operating profit
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ union will demand at least 30% of operating profit in upcoming wage talks — a first for the shipbuilding sector
HD Hyundai accelerates shipyard construction in India amid South Korean president’s visit
HD Hyundai has moved its India shipyard project into a new phase with a three‑way agreement in New Delhi, deepening shipbuilding co‑operation with the Indian government and laying the groundwork for a new joint venture yard, workforce training and a locally anchored supply chain
Korea Shipowners’ Association floats Iran transit fees as 26 vessels remain stranded in Hormuz
South Korean government in direct talks with Iran over stranded vessels, with a special envoy sharing ship information to facilitate negotiations
South Korea’s shipyards report growing tanker demand buoyed by Iran conflict
The expansion of geopolitical risks in the Middle East has been immediately reflected in tanker freight rates, causing a sharp surge in VLCC rates on the Middle East–China route
Pan Ocean joins South Korea’s VLCC buying spree with purchase of 10 secondhand tankers
Pan Ocean has struck a Won973.7bn deal to buy 10 secondhand VLCCs from SK Shipping and will add two newcastlemax newbuildings, deepening its fleet expansion as South Korean owners ramp up tanker investments