South Korea to foster AI-led transformation of shipbuilding industry
( October 12, 2026, 05:50 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said it jointly held a meeting with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on Monday to discuss strategies for promoting the adoption of artificial intelligence in the shipbuilding industry, one of the country’s core export sectors. At the meeting, the government unveiled plans to invest 1.4 trillion won ($1.05 billion) in public and private funds in three flagship AI-led shipbuilding-transformation projects over five years. The government also unveiled the inaugural Basic Plans to Promote the Development and Commercialization of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, a 10-year roadmap mandated under the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Act, which took effect early this year.The statement is attached (in Korean)....
Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today
MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.
Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:
- Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
- Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
- Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
- Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline
Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.