South Korea deepens construction and shipbuilding co-op with Turkmenistan

[Uzbekistan Forum] Korea calls Uzbekistan key partner in Central Asia push

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — South Korea sees Uzbekistan as its most important partner in Central Asia as Seoul seeks to deepen regional cooperation ahead of the first Korea-Central Asia Summit later this year, a South Korean Industry Ministry official said. The year 2026 is significant for Korea and Central Asia, with the inaugural summit set to mark a new stage in our relationship, Kim Young-man, director general for trade policy coordination at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, said

South Korea set to power US fight for naval dominance amid rising geopolitical tensions

The United States is turning to South Korea’s world-leading shipbuilding industry as it seeks to refresh its ageing naval fleet, a move set to expand the bilateral alliance beyond security into defence manufacturing, technology and industrial production. According to analysts, the bid reflects Washington’s efforts to address long-standing problems in its own industry – such as chronic construction delays, cost overruns, shortages of skilled workers and supply chain constraints. It also marks a...

U.S. asks South Korean shipbuilders about Navy work

U.S. asks South Korean shipbuilders about Navy work

US may sell F-35s to Turkey if Ankara transfers S-400 systems to ‘third country’ — media

According to the report, South Korea has been mentioned as a possible destination

Korean shipyard moves closer to revival after nine-year hiatus

One of South Korea’s largest dormant shipbuilding assets is edging towards a return to full production, potentially easing capacity constraints at a time when the country’s major builders remain heavily booked for years ahead. Gunsan Shipyard, which has not delivered a complete vessel since 2017, has secured its first newbuilding commitment before its prospective new

Korea’s Critical Minerals Challenge Is Becoming an Industrial Resilience Test

For years, discussions around critical minerals largely revolved around securing enough raw materials to keep factories running. Today, that conversation is changing. As geopolitical uncertainty, export controls, and concentrated processing capacity reshape global supply chains, the question is no longer simply how Korea can obtain critical minerals. It is how resilient its industrial ecosystem can [] The post Korea’s Critical Minerals Challenge Is Becoming an Industrial Resilience Test first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News.

FM says nuclear, tech cooperation will bring greater benefits to S. Korea-U.S. alliance

SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Strategic cooperation between South Korea and the Unit...

UAE–Korea partnership to study establishment of Korean Industrial Zone in UAE

UAE–Korea partnership to study establishment of Korean Industrial Zone in UAE

Korea, US share need to 'stably' manage Coupang issue: Seoul envoy

Korea, US share need to 'stably' manage Coupang issue: Seoul envoy

Digitalization and investment redefine Uzbekistan–South Korea partnership

Digitalization and investment redefine Uzbekistan–South Korea partnership

UAE, South Korea deepen cooperation in energy, nuclear and emerging technologies

Photo Credit : WAM The UAE and South Korea have explored new opportunities to expand their strategic partnership in energy, nuclear power and advanced technologies during high-level talks in Abu Dhabi. Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, met with South Korean Trade, Industry [] The post UAE, South Korea deepen cooperation in energy, nuclear and emerging technologies appeared first on Middle East News 247.

North Korea vows boost to nuclear buildup, military intelligence

SEOUL: North Korea will strengthen its nuclear force “both in quality and quantity” and expand the role of its military intelligence agency focused on South Korea, state media said Friday. Pyongyang is under widespread sanctions over its nuclear program, and the two Koreas remain technically at war as their 1950-53 conflict ended without a peace treaty. The announcement comes after North Korea has repeatedly spurned South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s dovish overtures, labelling Seoul its “most hostile” enemy and declaring itself an “irreversible” nuclear state.

US rare earths flow to Asia as domestic demand is slow to emerge

Miners backed by Trump admin. sell to Japan, South Korea despite push to develop domestic supply chain.

South Korea eyes 'second wave' of investment in India, focusing on shipbuilding, defence

By Ayushi AgarwalNew Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): South Korea is looking to deepen its economic and strategic engagement with India, with a fresh push for investments in shipbuilding, defence manufacturing and industrial collaboration, Ambassador Lee Seong-ho said on Monday, underlining New Delhi's growing importance in Seoul's diversification strategy amid shifting global dynamics.In an interview with A

1948 military documents show US recognition of Dokdo as Korean territory

1948 military documents show US recognition of Dokdo as Korean territory