title: Korean Ocean Shipping Agency
text: # Korean Ocean Shipping Agency
  
  The Korean Ocean Shipping Agency (Korean: 조선외국선박사업회사) 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. It was founded in 1956 and joined the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) in 1980.
  
  