South Korea and the United States have been discussing a shipbuilding tie-up that could include investments to modernise U.S. shipyards and more help to repair the U.S. naval fleet as Seoul seeks better tariff terms,

South Korea's efforts to secure a tariff deal with the U.S. are intensifying, with high-level meetings in Washington. The focus is on easing tariffs and fostering cooperation in manufacturing sectors like shipbuilding and chips.

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo held talks with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington on Thursday