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South Korea set to power US fight for naval dominance amid rising geopolitical tensions
The United States is leveraging South Korea's advanced shipbuilding industry to modernize its aging naval fleet, addressing domestic industry challenges like construction delays and supply chain issues. This collaboration expands the bilateral alliance into defense manufacturing, technology, and industrial production.
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