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America’s Maritime Action Plan and the Securitization of Shipbuilding

The United States’ Maritime Action Plan reframes shipbuilding, shipping, ports, and maritime labor as national-security infrastructure. For South Korea, the plan may create opportunities in U.S. investment, maintenance, supply chains, and workforce development, but implementation depends on legislation, funding, regulation, and management of China-related risks. This brief separates announced measures from proposals and identifies practical priorities for Korean industry and government.