SECNAV Visits Korean Shipyards During Indo-Pacific Tour

Just over a month after becoming the new Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan visited two of South Korea’s large shipbuilders as part of his tour through the Indo-Pacific region. The shipyards are anxious to build their ties with the U.S. Navy which Phelan was quick to point out would be part of the efforts on countering the Chinese and restoring America’s maritime dominance.

“Working with leading shipyards like Hanwha Ocean Shipbuilding and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is essential...