An aerial view of HD Hyundai shipyard (Image courtesy of HD Hyundai)
SEOUL, June 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will launch an educational exchange program inviting students and faculty members from major American universities starting next year to receive short-term training in shipbuilding engineering, Seoul’s trade ministry said Tuesday.
The initiative comes as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in the shipbuilding sector, which has emerged as a key point of discussion in ongoing bilateral tariff negotiations.
This undated image, provided by HD Hyundai Co., shows company officials. (Yonhap)
A new memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed among Seoul National University, San Diego State University and HD Hyundai Co., according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
Beginning in 2026, 20 to 30 students and faculty specializing in shipbuilding engineering will be invited to South Korea for short-term training sessions hosted by Seoul National University.
HD Hyundai will also provide practical on-site design training for the participants.
The agreement builds on a similar partnership signed in July 2024 among Seoul National University, the University of Michigan and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co.
The two countries plan to gradually expand the scope of cooperation beyond academia to include ship design professionals at U.S. shipyards, the ministry added.
(Yonhap)
