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HD Hyundai Executive Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun (center) on Tuesday looks around the shipbuilding giant's exhibition booth at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, held this week at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. HD Hyundai made its motor show debut to showcase construction machinery, including its new automated excavator. During his visit, Chung emphasized the shipbuilder's strategic expansion into land infrastructure as part of its commitment to fostering a sustainable future. (HD Hyundai)
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- Korea Herald
[Photo News] Shipbuilding tycoons at MADEX 2025
HD Hyundai Executive Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun (third from right) takes a selfie with new employees of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' special ship buisness unit at the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition -- MADEX -- 2025 in Busan on Wednesday. Chung presented the company's vision to build the best warships that back up the global maritime security during a reception ceremony with representatives from several countries. (HD Hyundai) Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan (second from left) visits the exhibition booth of Hanwha's three affiliates -- Hanwha Ocean, Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems -- at MADEX 2025 on Wednesday. During a reception with global representatives, Kim highlighted the defense conglomerate's efforts to help the Korean economy, saying the company continues to embody the principles of doing business as a corporation to contribute to the state and humanity. (Hanwha Group)
