The Economic Times

One tycoon makes millions from 'dark' journeys on a dangerous oil route while others feared Hormuz

Amidst the Persian Gulf war, the UAE secretly navigated its oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz using 'dark' ship transits. Korean shipping tycoon Ga-Hyun Chung's Sinokor Group played a pivotal role, leasing a significant portion of vessels for these risky shuttle runs. This covert operation allowed the UAE to maintain pre-war export levels, capitalizing on surging oil prices and creating immense profits for Sinokor and its partners.