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The next fleet of Washington's warships could be Korean

Trump’s new policy could let qualifying Korean shipbuilders build up to two U.S.-bound vessels at home while expanding U.S. shipyard investment.

2026.8.14

Trump allows foreign shipbuilders investing in U.S. to build up to two vessels overseas

The measure would apply to foreign shipbuilders that simultaneously build new shipyards in the United States or acquire ownership or a majority stake in existing U.S. shipyards.

2026.8.14

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Hanwha's Austal USA bid tops out at $1.2 billion

The Korean conglomerate has made a nonbinding offer to buy Austal USA, seeking a stronger foothold in U.S. warship construction.

2026.8.11

Korea trails China in all but chips. Washington-Beijing tensions may offer an inroad.

Experts say that industries tied to security and supply chains offer an opening as the West looks to reduce reliance on the biggest Asian economy.

2026.8.7

White House support for foreign-built Navy ships could open a path for Korean yards

The administration’s backing for overseas construction of four U.S. Navy vessels could create a rare opening for Korean shipbuilders, though Congressional approval remains uncertain.

2026.8.5

Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-Kwan, far left, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, far right, and officials from HD Hyundai Samho and HMM pose for a photograph in an event to celebrate opening of shipbuilding partnership between Seoul and Washington on July 23 in Washington D.C.

HD Hyundai Samho to supply cranes for Port of Tacoma

The Korean shipbuilder will modernize facilities at the key U.S. port as well as supply four cranes to HMM subsidiary Washington United Terminals by 2028.

2026.7.27

Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center opens as Korean firms step up joint projects

HD Hyundai, Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy Industries signed new deals for design, technology and work force development as Washington moves to revive U.S. shipbuilding.

2026.7.24

New U.S. Ambassador Steel says she will depart for Korea next week

Ambassador Michelle Steel says she will leave for Korea next week, with strengthening the Seoul-Washington alliance as her top priority.

2026.7.24

(서울=뉴스1) = 김정관 산업통상부 장관(왼쪽부터), 정인섭 한화오션 경영지원실장 사장, 데이비드 김 한화필리조선소 CEO, 마르타 크로닌 델라웨어 카운티 커뮤니티 칼리지 총장, 하워드 러트닉 미국 상무부 장관이 23일(현지시간) 오전 미국 워싱턴 D.C.에서 열린 ‘한미조선협력센터 개소식’에서 조선 기술 교육 및 개발 협력을 위한 업무협약을 체결하고 있다. (한화오션 제공. 재판매 및 DB 금지) 2026.7.24/뉴스1

Korea, U.S. open shipbuilding partnership center to advance 'MASGA' initiative

The new center will help drive Seoul’s planned $150 billion investment in U.S. shipbuilding through joint research, work force training and supply chain cooperation.

2026.7.24

Industry Minister Kim Jung-Kwan arrives at Dulles International Airport in Virginia on July 22.

Korea nears selection of first U.S. investment project

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Seoul is in final talks on what is likely to be an energy project, with an announcement expected in late August or September.

2026.7.23

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shipbuilding

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The next fleet of Washington's warships could be Korean

Trump allows foreign shipbuilders investing in U.S. to build up to two vessels overseas

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Hanwha's Austal USA bid tops out at $1.2 billion

Korea trails China in all but chips. Washington-Beijing tensions may offer an inroad.

White House support for foreign-built Navy ships could open a path for Korean yards

HD Hyundai Samho to supply cranes for Port of Tacoma

Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center opens as Korean firms step up joint projects

New U.S. Ambassador Steel says she will depart for Korea next week

Korea, U.S. open shipbuilding partnership center to advance 'MASGA' initiative

Korea nears selection of first U.S. investment project