Korean Ocean Shipping Agency

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Korean Ocean Shipping Agency
Chosŏn'gŭl
Hancha
Revised RomanizationJoseon oeguk seonbak saeop hoesa
McCune–ReischauerChosŏn oeguk sŏnbak saŏp hoesa

The Korean Ocean Shipping Agency (Korean조선외국선박사업회사) is a state-owned North Korean shipping agency. It handles all business relating to incoming foreign ships, such as pilotage, logistics and food/water supply.[1] It was founded in 1956 and joined the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) in 1980.[2]

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  1. ^ ""Foreign Trade of the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea" No. 388, 3rd Quarter 2004 (retrieved 7 October 2006)". Archived from the original on 13 March 2007. Retrieved 7 October 2006.
  2. ^ "Korean Central News Agency - "Korean Ocean Shipping Agency" Dec 3 2002 (retrieved 7 October 2006)". Archived from the original on 11 March 2007. Retrieved 7 October 2006.