South Korea
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Marine Accident
4 dead, 6 missing after fishing trawler sinks off southern coast in South Korea
A tragic incident unfolded in the waters near the island of Habaek, off the coast of Yeosu in South Korea,…
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Shipbuilding
Chinese Shipyards Dominate Global Orders as Korean Shipbuilders Focus on High Value Projects
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — In 2024, Chinese shipbuilders dominated the global market, with seven of the top ten…
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US Navy Considers Korean Shipyards for Fleet Expansion
The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of outsourcing military shipbuilding to South Korean shipyards. This move comes as the…
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Shipbuilding
HJ Shipbuilding Secures New Patrol Vessel Order
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC), a prominent South Korean shipbuilder, has recently announced a significant contract with the Republic of…
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Shipbuilding
South Korea’s Shipbuilding Industry Faces Challenges
China’s aggressive low-cost shipbuilding strategy has dramatically reshaped the global maritime landscape. South Korea, once a dominant player in the…
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S. Korea: Shipyard workers protest increased visa quota for migrant labor
The Korean shipbuilding industry is facing escalating tensions as the government considers extending a controversial policy on migrant labor. This…
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News
South Korea’s Shipbuilding Industry Outlook for 2025
South Korea’s shipbuilding sector is gearing up for a challenging yet ambitious 2025. HD Hyundai, the country’s largest shipbuilder, has…
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HD Hyundai exports HiMSEN engines to 60 countries
As the political landscape in the United States shifts with the impending announcement of tariffs by President Donald Trump, South…
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Shipbuilding
South Korea’s Robotics Revolution: Major Players Invest in Humanoid Technology
As the demand for automation and smart manufacturing rises, South Korea’s leading tech companies are making significant strides in the…
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Shipbuilding
Kwon Oh-gap outlines bold vision to counter China’s growing influence in the shipbuilding
In a recent New Year’s address, Kwon Oh-gap, chairman of HD Hyundai, outlined a bold vision for the company in…
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