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Why South Korean Shipbuilders Are Surging in 2026
South Korea's shipbuilding industry is experiencing a renaissance. In this episode of International Business with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into the factors behind the surge: a weak won, strong demand for LNG carriers, and the K-Construction boom in the Middle East. They examine how Hyundai Heavy Industries and Samsung Heavy Industries are winning orders from QatarEnergy and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 projects. Lucas explains how the won's 12% decline against the dollar this year has boosted shipbuilders' competitiveness, while Luna questions whether the boom is…
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