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The South Korean government has entered into a pivotal agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) on the shipbuilding industry, initiating measures to advance advanced ship construction development and regulatory framework establishment. This accord embodies a strategic direction aimed at reshaping the commercial shipbuilding market dominated by China through technology focus. In particular, through cooperation with the UK, Korea intends to broaden joint research and development programs in the field of advanced ship design and production, thereby strengthening the international competitiveness of domestic shipbuilders.
According to the terms of the agreement, both countries will formulate multifaceted support measures for advanced ship construction and regulatory framework establishment. The UK government will drive joint research on cutting‑edge technologies for advanced ship design and production as well as eco‑friendly hull technology application, while collaborating with Korean firms to accelerate global market penetration. Conversely, Korea aims at establishing a regulatory system in the advanced ship sector to safeguard domestic industry and lay a foundation for sustainable growth.
The *Korea Economic Daily* issue 9 highlights the significant impact of this shipbuilding agreement on the national economy. A representative from the field said that “by strengthening advanced ship technologies through cooperation with the UK, Korea will be able to secure differentiated competitiveness in the global ship market,” and expressed a desire to promote overseas expansion of domestic firms.
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