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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateMay 18, 2026South Korean Regional Carriers Outperform Long-Haul Peers in 2025
South Korea's regional carrier segment is demonstrating stronger financial resilience than the nation's long-haul ocean carriers in 2025. Privately-owned operators like Sinokor and its affiliate Heung
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Labor & Workforce
ModerateMay 4, 2026HMM Union Backs Seoul-to-Busan Headquarters Relocation
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), South Korea's flagship container shipping line, has secured critical labor union support for its relocation from Seoul to Busan's North Port. The agreement between union
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Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateApr 29, 2026South Korea Backs Exporters With Freight Rate Discounts
South Korea's government and the International Trade Association are implementing a coordinated freight rate discount program targeting local exporters facing unprecedented cost pressures. Ocean freig
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