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Saturday, November 22, 2025
The cruise ship Diamond Princess is docked at the port of Yokohama.
Cruise Ships

Chinese Cruise Ships Look To Steer Clear Of Japan

By Ju-min Park, Hyunjoo Jin and Heekyong Yang SEOUL Nov 21 (Reuters) – Chinese cruise operators are scrambling to avoid Japanese ports as Beijing and

November 22, 2025
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Queen Jenuvia II near the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula
News

South Korea Arrests Crew Members for Negligence After Ferry Runs Aground

South Korea's coast guard launched an investigation on Thursday into a ferry that ran aground, arresting the first officer and an Indonesian crew member for

November 20, 2025
Total Views: 1015

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Queen Jenuvia II near the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula
News

South Korean Ferry Carrying 267 Passengers Runs Aground Near Jindo

A South Korean passenger ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew ran aground on Wednesday off the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula, triggering a rescue

November 19, 2025
Total Views: 3386

Thursday, November 13, 2025
US, South Korea Unveil Details on Shipbuilding Investment and Subs in Trade Deal
Shipbuilding

US, South Korea Unveil Details on Shipbuilding Investment and Subs in Trade Deal

The U.S. and South Korea released details of a trade agreement on Friday that includes a $150 billion Korean investment in the American shipbuilding sector

November 13, 2025
Total Views: 1428

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (not pictured) on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 29, 2025
News

Trump Announces Trade Breakthrough With South Korea on Asia Trip

GYEONGJU, South Korea, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung finalized details of

October 29, 2025
Total Views: 517

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Trump Talks up Trade Deal Prospects as Asia Tour Hits South Korea
News

Trump Talks up Trade Deal Prospects as Asia Tour Hits South Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump began the final leg of his Asia trip in South Korea on Wednesday, optimistic about striking a trade war truce with Chinese

October 28, 2025
Total Views: 640

Friday, October 17, 2025
Aerial view of a ship drydock in South Korea
Shipbuilding

China’s Sanctions on Hanwha Threaten South Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Ties

China's sanctions on U.S.-linked units of shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean threaten to impact ambitious plans for shipbuilding cooperation between Seoul and Washington

October 17, 2025
Total Views: 1186

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Hanwha Philly Shipyard building dock
Shipbuilding

Chinese Sanctions on Hanwha’s US Shipbuilding Units Aim to ‘Coerce’ South Korea, State Dept Says

Chinese sanctions imposed this week on U.S. affiliates of shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean 042660.KSaim to undermine South Korea-U.S. cooperation and "to

October 16, 2025
Total Views: 1105

Thursday, September 18, 2025
South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy in Talks to Buy US Shipyard
Shipbuilding

South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy in Talks to Buy US Shipyard

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is in talks with multiple companies about buying a U.S. shipyard, a senior company executive said, seeking to tap

September 18, 2025
Total Views: 5128

Monday, September 15, 2025
Aerial view of a ship drydock in South Korea
Shipping

South Korea’s Top Trade Envoy Heading to US Amid Stalled Trade Talks

South Korea's top trade envoy, Yeo Han-koo, is heading to the United States on Monday for follow-up tariff negotiations, the trade ministry said, as the

September 15, 2025
Total Views: 885

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Shipyard of Hyundai Heavy Industries
Shipbuilding

South Korea’s Top Shipbuilder Consolidates Ahead of MASGA Push

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's biggest shipbuilder, said on Wednesday that it plans to merge with its affiliate HD Hyundai Mipo as it

August 27, 2025
Total Views: 638

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
lng tanker construction
Shipbuilding

South Korea Bets Big on Reviving Troubled U.S. Shipbuilding to Woo Trump

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is leaning on promises to "Make America Shipbuilding Great Again" during his first official U.S. trip, as the two allies

August 26, 2025
Total Views: 2186

samsung heavy industries
Shipbuilding

Vigor and Samsung Forge Alliance to Boost U.S. Navy Readiness in Indo-Pacific

Vigor Marine Group (VMG) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) announced today a forward-looking partnership that combines American project management expertise

August 26, 2025
Total Views: 746

Friday, August 8, 2025
nuclear icebreaker convoy
Shipping

South Korea to Launch Arctic Shipping Trials in 2026, Minister Says

South Korea will begin pilot operations on Arctic shipping routes next year as part of a strategic initiative to capitalize on increased commerce through the

August 8, 2025
Total Views: 1278

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
HD Hyundai Secures First U.S. Navy MRO Contract
Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Secures First U.S. Navy MRO Contract

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. has secured a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) contract for the USNS Alan Shepard, a 41,000-ton Lewis and Clark-class dry

August 6, 2025
Total Views: 629

Thursday, July 31, 2025
$150B ‘Make America Shipbuilding Great Again’ Pact Helps Seal US-Korea Trade Agreement
Shipbuilding

$150B ‘Make America Shipbuilding Great Again’ Pact Helps Seal US-Korea Trade Agreement

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Thursday that a shipbuilding partnership package dubbed "Make America Shipbuilding Great Again" was key to

July 31, 2025
Total Views: 1911

Monday, June 30, 2025
Aerial view of a ship drydock in South Korea
Shipbuilding

Report: Hanwha Moves to Reflag Korean-Built LNG Carriers Under U.S. Flag

Hanwha Ocean’s U.S. shipping affiliate has announced plans to reflag Korean-built liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels to the U.S. flag, according to a

June 30, 2025
Total Views: 1745

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Samsung Cancels Order For Icebreaking Gas Carriers For Russia’s Sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 Project
Shipbuilding

Samsung Cancels Order For Icebreaking Gas Carriers For Russia’s Sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 Project

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has terminated a contract to build icebreaking LNG carriers in partnership with Russia’s Zvezda

June 19, 2025
Total Views: 1685

Friday, May 16, 2025
South Korean Shipbuilders HD Hyundai and Hanwha Pitch Port Cranes to Help Rebuild U.S. Maritime Sector
Ports

South Korean Shipbuilders HD Hyundai and Hanwha Pitch Port Cranes to Help Rebuild U.S. Maritime Sector

HD Hyundai and Hanwha Ocean Co., South Korea’s two largest shipbuilders, offered their expertise to help boost the U.S. shipbuilding industry and port

May 16, 2025
Total Views: 10703

Monday, May 5, 2025
SECNAV John Phelan tours Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Korea
Shipbuilding

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Targets US Navy Orders as Trump Seeks Shipbuilding Ties

SEOUL, May 5 (Reuters) – South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean aims to boost its revenue from overseas military vessels to around 4

May 5, 2025
Total Views: 940