We are elevating the global standing of K-Shipbuilding by pioneering overseas markets with state-of-the-art naval and medium-sized shipbuilding and advanced MRO technology.
Naval & Medium Size Ship Business Unit of HHI was designated Korea’s first marine defense contractor and successfully developed Korea’s first indigenous frigate, the ROKS Ulsan. In 2007, we became theworld’s third shipbuilder to construct a 7,600-ton Aegis destroyer, earning global recognition for our top-tier technology. In 2024, we delivered the first 8,200-ton Batch-ll Aegis destroyer, 'Jeongjo the Great' to the Republic of Korea Navy on schedule. We are also leading the development of the Korea Destroyer Next Generation (KDDX).
We were the first company outside Germany to successfully construct a 214-class submarine equipped with air-independent propulsion (AIP), followed by the on-schedule delivery of a 3,000-ton class submarine. We are now focusing our capabilities on developing future-oriented naval assets such as manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) systems, unmanned platforms, and next-generation warships that will be game changers in naval warfare.
We began Korea’s naval vessel export journey with the delivery of anauxiliary ship to New Zealand in 1987. Since then, we have led the way in K-defense exports by developing export-standard models and carrying out major projects such as the Philippine Navy modernization program and Peru’s local shipbuilding initiative.
Since 1975, our combined experience includes the repair and conversion of over 8,200 vessels. After entering the newbuilding market for medium-sized ships in the late 1990s, it has shown continuous growth, delivering a peak of 80 medium-sized ships in asingle year(2011).
Leveraging outstanding technology and quality, we dominate the global market for 'medium-sized product/chemical tankers'. Our extensive experience also covers a wide variety of vessels, including small-to-medium containerships, medium-sized gas carriers, PCTC, and RO-PAX. We are also pioneering the construction of next-generation vessels, including hybrid-electric propulsion ships, ammonia-powered vessels, and LCO2 carriers.
Moving forward, our Naval & Medium Size Ship Business Unit will expand into overseas MRO services, providing total solutions “from shipbuilding to maintenance, repair, and operation.” We aim to establish a marine defense belt across the Indo-Pacific, building a global network for K-Shipbuilding and K-Defense.
Human Dynamics!
Human Dreams!
President, Joo Won-Ho
