In this photo taken May 16, 2025, and provided by HD Hyundai Co., Chung Ki-sun (R), executive vice chairman and CEO of the group, shakes hands with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer ahead of a meeting to discuss shipbuilding cooperation on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade ministers’ meeting held on Jeju Island from May 15–16. (Yonhap)
SEOUL, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The chief executive officer (CEO) of HD Hyundai Co., South Korea’s leading shipbuilding conglomerate, met with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer to explore cooperation in the shipbuilding sector, the company said Friday.
HD Hyundai CEO Chung Ki-sun and Greer held the meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers’ meeting, held on Jeju Island from Thursday to Friday, the company said in a press release.
The meeting marked the first official dialogue between the USTR and South Korea’s shipbuilding industry.
During the talks, Chung emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding through joint technology development, process collaboration and workforce training programs, the company said.
“We deeply appreciate the United States’ commitment to rebuilding its shipbuilding industry. HD Hyundai is fully prepared and willing to contribute wherever our expertise is needed,” Chung said.
Addressing concerns over the dominance of Chinese cranes in U.S. ports, Chung introduced HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., an affiliate with crane manufacturing capabilities.
He also underlined the importance of diversifying the U.S. port equipment supply chain through closer U.S.–Korea cooperation.
Chung also serves as executive vice chairman of HD Hyundai.
(Yonhap)
