Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea faces new waters in pursuit of Japan, China in ammonia vessels

Ammonia seems to be the new green breakthrough in next-generation carbon-neutral fuel, and Asian shipbuilders are rearing to take the lead in the burgeoning market, a market that appears more and more of a necessity with LNG orders drying up.

2025-07-17

HD Hyundai to provide shipbuilding tech to India's largest state-run shipyard

HD Hyundai will provide its shipbuilding technologies to India's largest state-run shipyard, Cochin Shipyard, in a move to expand its competitiveness in the global market, the Korean company said Sunday.

2025-07-06

Former North Korean commander dismissed over botched war ship launch back in media

Kim Myong-sik, the former commander of North Korea’s Navy who was reportedly dismissed following the disastrous launch of the Kang Kon destroyer, has unexpectedly reappeared in North Korean state media.

2025-06-30

Korean vessel rescues 23 foreign sailors aboard sinking ship in Indian Ocean

A Korean cargo ship has rescued all 23 foreign sailors aboard a sinking vessel in the Indian Ocean, Seoul's Oceans Ministry said Thursday.

2025-06-12

North Korea may be getting foreign help to repair toppled destroyer: Experts

There is growing speculation that North Korea may turn to Russia for assistance in repairing a destroyer that toppled during its launch ceremony.

2025-06-09

Chinese ship runs aground off Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea

A Chinese ship ran aground in stormy weather in shallow waters off a Philippines-occupied island in the disputed South China Sea, prompting Filipino forces to go on alert, Philippine military officials said Sunday.

2025-06-09

Hanwha Ocean teams up with Lloyd's Register for naval vessel certification services

Hanwha Ocean, a major Korean shipbuilder, said Monday it has partnered with Lloyd's Register (LR) of Britain to strengthen cooperation on ship certification as part of its broader strategy to expand into Europe's naval vessel markets.

2025-06-02

International maritime defense exhibition kicks off in Busan

A biennial international maritime defense trade show hosted by the Korean Navy kicked off in the southeastern city of Busan on Wednesday.

2025-05-28

Cargo ship collides with fishing boat off Gunsan coast

A cargo ship collided with a fishing boat near Gunsan, causing damage but no injuries. An investigation is ongoing regarding crew discrepancies..

2025-05-26

North's Kim publicly excoriates botched destroyer launch, experts say he has himself to blame

A newly built 5,000-ton North Korean destroyer was significantly damaged after a major malfunction during its launch ceremony, leading the state leader Kim Jong-un to call it "intolerable."

2025-05-22