Challenging China: How the US is Turning to South Korea to Boost Naval Shipbuilding

As geopolitical tensions rise between Washington and Beijing, the U.S. is adopting an innovative approach to bolster its naval capabilities.

This new video from The Wall Street Journal delves into a critical development in naval shipbuilding: China’s ascendancy as the world’s leading shipbuilder, surpassing the United States by a considerable margin. The video explores how America is turning to South Korea, one of its strongest allies in Asia, to enhance its battleship production.

A key player in this strategic partnership is Hyundai Heavy Industries, one of South Korea’s (and the world’s) largest shipbuilders. The company is set to embark on an ambitious program to train American engineers, aiming to revolutionize U.S. shipbuilding practices with more cost-effective and efficient methods.

This insightful WSJ report not only highlights China’s rapid rise in the shipbuilding industry but also examines the implications of this shift and the United States’ responsive strategies. Watch it below:

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