The shipbuilding and offshore plant industry in South Korea is a leading export industry that has ranked first in export volume for many years, and its importance in terms of employment, exports, as well as the forward and backward industries and the economic sector is very high as a core national industry.

Amid the intensifying competition to secure the eco-friendly and smart ship market, the Korean shipbuilding industry has maintained a distinctive advantage over its competitors such as China and Japan in terms of quality, achieving the No. 1 market share in the high-value-added and eco-friendly ship market in 2022.

The achievement of becoming the world's No. 1 shipbuilding powerhouse in the fierce competition is the result of the organic cooperation between the government, the shipbuilding industry, and related organizations, as well as the tireless efforts of the workers.

Our association will focus its efforts on actively responding to environmental and safety global regulations, developing eco-friendly and smart ship technologies, and innovating productivity to maintain competitiveness in the global market and lead the future shipbuilding market. We will contribute to the economic growth and prosperity of the nation.

Furthermore, we will strive to identify on-site difficulties, suggest improvements in various regulations and policies, and further strengthen the unity and harmony of our industry.