U.S. Secretary of the Navy visits HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to tour the construction site of the world's most powerful Aegis destroyer
- On April 30, 2025, John Phelan, recently appointed U.S. Secretary of the Navy, toured the Ulsan facility of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to inspect the construction of the cutting-edge Aegis destroyer.
- The visit came in the wake of recent initiatives by the Trump administration aimed at revitalizing the American shipbuilding sector and enhancing collaboration with allied nations, highlighted by a memorandum of understanding between HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls.
- During the visit, Executive Vice Chairman Chung Kisun welcomed Secretary Phelan, showcased HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding technologies, and they discussed enhancing South Korea-U.S. Cooperation in naval shipbuilding.
- During his visit last November to the Republic of Korea Navy, Phelan toured the Aegis destroyer Jeongjo the Great and commented that utilizing the skills of these proficient shipyards supports prompt upkeep and repairs, ensuring our ships remain fully operational and effective.
- The visit and agreements suggest strengthened bilateral alliance efforts to advance shipbuilding productivity and maintain naval capabilities amid global maritime challenges.
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U.S. Secretary of the Navy visits HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to tour the construction site of the world's most powerful Aegis destroyer
Chung Kisun, Executive Vice Chairman of HD Hyundai, welcomed Secretary John Phelan and discussed cooperation on Korea-US shipbuildingBoarded the advanced Aegis destroyer 'Jeongjo the Great' built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and visited the construction site of the No. 2…
US Navy chief's visit to Korea adds fuel to HD Hyundai-Hanwha shipbuilding rivalry
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