ABOUT FNV / APROTN · EXPERIENCE · NETWORK

Industrial Experience. Local Knowledge. Global Communication.

20+ Years · International Trade · Industrial Network · Korea Desk

Since 2003, APROTN and TN have built practical experience across marine equipment, industrial products, machining, international trade and global sourcing. Today, we use that experience and local network to support overseas customers as a practical Korean Desk.

WHO WE ARE

A Korea-based partner built through hands-on business experience

APROTN began its business in 2003 as a supplier of marine equipment, spare parts and ship stores for overseas vessels, shipowners and ship management companies.

Over the years, our work expanded into industrial products, machining, fabrication, export packing and international trading. This practical background enables us to understand not only products and specifications, but also the realities of production, inspection, packing and shipment.

Today, FNV / APROTN provides Korea Industrial Sourcing, supplier research, factory visits, on-site verification and business coordination for overseas buyers.

20+ YEARS

International trade and industrial business since 2003.

FIELD EXPERIENCE

Marine equipment, machining, fabrication, industrial products and export packing.

KOREA NETWORK

Practical access to Korean manufacturers, suppliers and industrial partners.

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Experience supporting overseas customers, buyers and business partners.

BUSINESS TRACK RECORD

Selected Milestones

2003

Established marine and industrial supply business serving overseas vessels and customers.

2009

Awarded the USD 1 Million Export Tower on Korea Trade Day.

2015

Received an award from the regional Small and Medium Business Administration.

2019

Designated as a Certified Trading Company by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

2020s

Expanded specialized product distribution, including PRESTOLITE and SLAMTEC.

Present

Korea Industrial Sourcing, marine supply, specialized product distribution and DIDIM overseas business support.

Industrial & Trade Experience

Marine spare parts and ship supply
Industrial machinery and components
Machining, welding and fabrication
Korean manufacturer and supplier sourcing
Factory visits and on-site verification
Export packing and shipment coordination
International trade and overseas sales

Current Business Network

Korea Industrial Sourcing
APROTN Marine Supply
SLAMTEC — Official Distributor in Korea
PRESTOLITE — Master Distributor in Korea
DIDIM overseas business support
ÉCRIT Publishing & Humanities

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Taeyoon Yoo, Ph.D.

Business

Founder & Managing Director, APROTN
Founder, TN — DIDIM overseas business
Publisher, ÉCRIT
More than two decades of international trade experience

Education

Ph.D. in Korean Language & Literature, Changwon National University, 2026
Dissertation: A Study on Noh Cheon-myeong: Focusing on Her Fiction and Essays
M.B.A. in International Management, University of Ulsan
B.A. in French Language & Literature, Dong-A University
Japanese & Chinese Studies, Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Applied Computing studies, University of Tasmania, Australia

PUBLISHING & HUMANITIES

Business and Humanities

In addition to industrial and international business, Taeyoon Yoo has continued academic and literary work in Korean literature and the humanities.

He published the essay collection Banmun in 2021 and established ÉCRIT Publishing in 2024.

This combination of industrial field experience, international communication and humanities research forms the broader background of FNV.