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Iran warns Jangkeum Shipping
Legal action from November 1
In short
Iran has warned Jangkeum Shipping, a South Korean shipping company, of legal measures against its vessels.
The reason is that the company most frequently violated transit regulations in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Korea Shipping Association clarified that the warned vessels are not owned by Jangkeum Shipping but are chartered ships.
Key facts
| When | Starting November 1, Iran announced legal measures against vessels operated by Jangkeum Shipping. |
|---|---|
| Who | Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) targeted South Korean shipping company Jangkeum Shipping. |
| What | They reported that over the past 3 months, the company most frequently violated transit regulations and took action against at least 7 vessels. |
| How | The Korea Shipping Association confirmed that the warned vessels are chartered ships, not owned by Jangkeum Shipping. |
What it means for me
It could affect South Korean vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and crude oil transport.
