HD Hyundai to build US shipyard with Kiewit, create 3,000 jobs
23/10/2026 01:41
HD Hyundai to build US shipyard with Kiewit, create 3,000 jobs SEOUL, Oct 23 (Reuters) - HD Hyundai Co 267250.KS said on Friday it has signed a deal with Kiewit Corp to build an advanced US shipyard next year, with operations expected to begin in 2029 and create about 3,000 domestic jobs.
The new shipyard is expected to boost U.S. shipbuilding capacity and help revive the industry, Hyundai said. The partners will explore opportunities in both commercial ships and military support vessels, it said in a statement.
(Reporting by Jack Kim; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
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