Former HMM Chairman Hyun dies
Yung Won Hyun, former chairman of Korean ocean carrier Hyundai Merchant Marine, died Nov. 24 at the age of 79 in Seoul.
In 1964, Hyun founded Shinhan Shipping, and when that company merged with Hyundai in 1984 he continued to serve as president, chief executive officer and chairman until 1995 when he retired, although he remained as a senior advisor.
Former HMM Chairman Hyun dies