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Who wants to buy a sub? Why South Korea’s Hanwha is advertising around Ottawa

Hanwha promotes its KSS-III submarine with extensive ads in Ottawa, highlighting economic benefits and fast delivery in a bid for Canada’s multi-billion-dollar naval contract.

  • Hanwha, a South Korean company, is advertising its KSS-III submarines in Ottawa to promote its bid for Canada's submarine contract, stating it is the 'best economic plan for Canada' and will provide quick delivery and maintenance services.
  • The Canadian government is seeking to replace its aging Victoria-class submarines, narrowing the bidders to Hanwha and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, with decisions influenced by potential economic benefits for Canada.
  • Keelan Green from Prospectus Associates indicated that the aim of Hanwha's ads is to position the company alongside well-known South Korean brands like Samsung and LG in Canada's market.
  • Experts suggest that unusual marketing strategies like Hanwha's could shape public perception and influence government procurement decisions, reflecting a potential shift in discussions about military spending in Canada.
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Who wants to buy a sub? Why South Korea’s Hanwha is advertising around Ottawa

OTTAWA - Ottawa residents and out-of-town travellers may have puzzled recently over a wave of ads in the downtown from a company trying to sell them submarines.

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Who wants to buy a sub? Why South Korea's Hanwha is advertising around Ottawa

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
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