The OECD Shipbuilding Committee Peer review of the Korean shipbuilding industry provides a comprehensive analysis of its structure, market trends, and national strategies. The report highlights Korea’s role as the world’s second-largest shipbuilder and its strategic focus on high-value-added, eco-friendly vessels.
While identifying structural challenges like an ageing workforce and high production costs, the review emphasises growth opportunities through digitalization and the production of more energy-efficient ships, particularly via smart manufacturing. The report is structured into three parts: a global perspective on Korea’s market standing, an analysis of the shipbuilding ecosystem, and a SWOT-based assessment of the industry’s competitiveness.