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Hyundai Glovis begins installing Starlink on shipping fleet

Hyundai Glovis announced on Monday that it is adopting Starlink, with installation underway for its fleet of 45 vessels, including car carriers and bulk carriers, starting with ships scheduled to call at Korean ports this year.

2026-01-19

Hanwha, China's CATL focus on electric ships as industry moves toward decarbonization

The era of electric-powered ships is fast approaching as the global shipping industry shifts toward decarbonization. Though companies such as Hanwha are presenting electric propulsion as a solution, significant technical hurdles remain.

2026-01-19

Global cruise lines set sail for Korea amid China-Japan tensions, K-culture boom

Global cruise lines are increasingly steering toward Korea, driven by the growing influence of Korean content and geopolitical tensions between China and Japan, which are directing cruise operators to adjust their routes.

2026-01-14

Navy stages largest-ever fleet exercise to test new Task Fleet Command

Korea’s navy staged its largest-ever fleet exercise off Pohang on Monday morning as the newly formed Task Fleet Command tested its readiness amid regional missile activity.

2025-11-11

Two cruise ships dock in Pohang as accommodation for APEC visitors

Two cruise ships have docked at Yeongilman Port in Pohang, North Gyeongsang to serve as floating hotels for foreign business leaders attending the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang.

2025-10-29

Coast Guard cracks down on illegal foreign fishing

With autumn crab season underway and more than 800 Chinese fishing boats spotted in the Yellow Sea, Korean authorities have launched a large-scale crackdown — in cooperation with the Navy and other agencies — on illegal foreign fishing.

2025-10-15

HD Hyundai shows off AI, latest carriers at Gastech 2025

HD Hyundai showcases environmentally friendly, AI ship technologies at Gastech 2025, participating with six affiliates, signing agreements and receiving key certifications to lead in carbon-neutral shipping.

2025-09-09

North Korea to build third 5,000-ton destroyer by next October

North Korea announced plans to construct its third 5,000-ton-class warship of the Choe Hyon class by Oct. 10 next year, the founding day of the ruling Workers’ Party.

2025-07-22

Seoul calls for exemption to proposed U.S. port fees for car carriers

The Korean government has formally requested that the United States exempt Korea from newly proposed port entry fees targeting foreign-built car carriers, urging that the charges only apply to China.

2025-07-07

Ship likely carrying arms to Russia spotted at North Korean port as Pyongyang upgrades drone force: Reports

A large vessel entering and leaving a North Korean port believed to be a hub for shipping arms to Russia was spotted Friday, according to a news report, heightening concern that trade banned by the United Nations continues.

2025-02-24