"There's just genuine excitement and energy on the Korean side to move as fast as possible,"
"just waiting for the United States to tell them how high to jump."
US shipbuilding faces shrinking yards, program delays, and spiraling costs that limit Navy sustainment and commercial capacity. China’s state-backed yards are rapidly producing warships and commercial vessels, increasing strategic pressure. South Korea and Japan have competitive yards and expressed readiness to help with auxiliary vessels, fleet readiness, and sealift capacity. Senators Tammy Duckworth and Andy Kim met leaders and major shipbuilders, including Hanwha Ocean, HD Hyundai, Samsung Heavy, and Mitsubishi Heavy, as well as Japanese trade groups. Allies signaled eagerness to cooperate but said Washington must provide clearer direction and coordination to proceed.
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