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Scale model of the Korea Destroyer Next Generation displayed on a white platform at an exhibition.

Hanwha Ocean outscores HD HHI, leads race in bid for KDDX construction

Hanwha Ocean outscored HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in the bid evaluation for Korea's next-generation destroyer program, moving closer to preferred bidder status.

2026.6.11

A model of the Korea Destroyer Next Generation is displayed at an exhibition in Busan's Haeundae District on June 7, 2023. [YONHAP]

HD HHI submits bid for 7 trillion won next-gen destroyer project

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries submitted a bid for the Korea Destroyer Next Generation (KDDX) program, ending two weeks of speculation about whether the company would participate after withdrawing from the first tender.

2026.5.27

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A rendering of the Korea Destroyer Next Generation [HD HYUNDAI]

Korea's $4.7 billion stealth destroyer project stalls, raising fears of naval power vacuum

A major Korean naval project to build homegrown stealth guided-missile destroyers faces repeated delays as the country's two largest shipbuilders have become locked in a battle over design rights, trade secrets and competitive bidding terms.

2026.5.20

Democratic Party Rep. Ahn Gyu-back speaks to reporters at the Army Welfare Center in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on June 27. [NEWS1]

Defense industry eyes Ahn’s stance as Korea’s $6B warship program hangs in the balance

With Rep. Ahn Gyu-back of the Democratic Party named as President Lee Jae Myung’s first defense minister nominee, Korea’s defense industry is watching closely for clues on the future of a major next-generation warship program.

2025.7.1

A bird's-eye view of the Korean Next-Generation Destroyer [HD HYUNDAI]

HD Hyundai remains eligible for gov't contracts despite controversy

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries remains eligible to bid on government contracts despite its employees' leakage of military secrets.

2024.2.28

A bird's-eye view of the Korean Next-Generation Destroyer (KDDX) [HD HYUNDAI]

Korea's major shipbuilders vying for $5.8 billion defense deal

The order for new stealth guided-missile destroyers may be inacessible to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, which may be banned from bidding over a past intelligence leak.

2024.2.27

A mock up of a KDDX destroyer designed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is displayed at the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition 2023 held in Busan on June 7. [YONHAP]

Police raid DAPA over alleged corruption in KDDX bidding

Police raided the arms procurement agency over allegations that it manipulated conditions to select HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) as the preferred bidder for the basic design of the 7.8 trillion won ($5.82 billion) KDDX project.

2023.8.17

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kddx

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Hanwha Ocean outscores HD HHI, leads race in bid for KDDX construction

HD HHI submits bid for 7 trillion won next-gen destroyer project

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