U.S. Senator Visits Hanwha Ocean's Geoje Shipyard... Strengthening 'MASGA' Cooperation

Toured the smart yard and naval vessel construction site
Discussed cooperation plans linked to Hanwha Philly Shipyard

U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) visited Hanwha Ocean's Geoje shipyard to see its shipbuilding capabilities and discuss ways to expand shipbuilding cooperation between South Korea and the United States.

U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) visited Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard on the afternoon of the 7th. Hanwha Ocean

Hanwha Ocean said on October 8 that Senator McCormick had visited its Geoje shipyard in South Gyeongsang Province on the afternoon of October 7.

Senator McCormick toured the smart yard, which uses automated equipment, and the shipbuilding site, where he saw Hanwha Ocean's shipbuilding infrastructure and production capabilities. He also boarded the Pyeongtaek, a Ulsan-class Batch-III (Chungnam-class) frigate under construction, to see its naval technology firsthand. The Pyeongtaek is the fifth ship in the Ulsan-class Batch-III program and the newest vessel in its class.

Hanwha Ocean outlined plans to expand shipbuilding cooperation between South Korea and the United States, linking its efforts with Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia. The company aims to broaden cooperation in areas including ship design and construction, workforce training, and supply chain development, based on its U.S. production base.

"I was deeply impressed by Hanwha Ocean's high level of technology and capabilities in every aspect, including technology, productivity, quality, and safety," Senator McCormick said. "I expect Hanwha Ocean to make a significant contribution to the development of Philadelphia's shipbuilding industry through Philly Shipyard."

Senator McCormick represents Pennsylvania, where Hanwha Philly Shipyard is located, in the U.S. Senate. In April 2025, he visited Hanwha Philly Shipyard with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and emphasized the need to rebuild the U.S. shipbuilding industry. In August 2025, he publicly supported Hanwha Group's announced $5 billion investment plan for Philly Shipyard.

"Hanwha Ocean is working to expand its production capabilities, with a focus on Pennsylvania, to contribute to rebuilding the U.S. shipbuilding industry," said Jeong Inseop, president and head of Hanwha Ocean's Management Support Office. "We will continue to broaden cooperation with our U.S. partners and drive the shared growth of the South Korean and U.S. shipbuilding industries."

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