Editorial photo #12576572 Economy, Business and Finance
South Korea Shipbuilding Industry
A head office and shipbuilding yard of Hanhwa Ocean is seen from a hill in Geoje, South Korea, on July 23, 2025. It is reported that Japan agrees to establish a ''mega investment fund'' as part of its tariff negotiations with the United States, raising attention as to whether this may become a variable in the trade talks between South Korea and the U.S. In light of this reality, the South Korean government is expected to propose an alternative in the form of a ''purchase-investment package.'' The plan reportedly involves comprehensive purchasing and investment proposals across major industries--including energy, automobiles, shipbuilding, batteries, and semiconductors--as part of efforts to persuade the United States. (Photo by Seung-il Ryu/NurPhoto)
