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The KSA continues to grow as the coastal shipping industry\\\\'s leader.

Goals of KSA

Our goal is to help strengthen South Korea’s economy by fostering the shipping industry through the promotion of a cooperative organization of shipping businesses, while also building on past and present successes.

History
- On Sep. 21, 1949. Establishment of Korea Federation of Shipping Association.

- On Dec. 30, 1961. Promulgation of Korea Shipping Association Act (Article 917).

- On Jul.    3, 1962. KFSA changes name to Korea Shipping Association (KSA).

- On Mar. 13. 1980. Recipient of a presidential award on Korea\'s 4th annual Shipping Industry Day.

- On Jul.  20. 2001. Recipient of ISO 9001:2000 / KSA 9001:2001 certification for member services, passenger terminal management, and insurance.

- On May. 31. 2004. Recipient of a presidential award on Korea\\'s 9th annual Ocean Day.

- 2003~2007 Named “the top management performance organization” among affiliated organizations by Korea\\\\'s Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Fisheries.