News / "Buying HMM would be a career pinnacle" Dongwon head says

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Dongwon Group’s founding honorary chairman Kim Jae-chul said yesterday that acquiring HMM would represent the pinnacle of his career.

Speaking to journalists after receiving an honorary doctorate from Hanyang University, it was the first time that Mr Kim (pictured above) publicly discussed Dongwon’s bid for HMM.

Dongwon, Pan Ocean parent Harim Group and logistics group LX International, are in the running to acquire the state’s majority interest in South Korea’s flagship box line. A preferred bidder is expected to be named by ...