U.S. Partners with South Korea to Revitalize Shipbuilding Industry
美國與南韓攜手合作，致力重振造船產業
The United States and South Korea have launched a strategic partnership aimed at revitalizing America's struggling shipbuilding industry.
美國與韓國已啟動一項戰略夥伴關係，旨在振興美國疲軟的造船業。
Dubbed "Make American Shipbuilding Great Again" (MASGA), the initiative seeks to bridge the gap in maritime capacity caused by decades of domestic decline.
這項名為「讓美國造船業再次偉大」(MASGA)的計畫，旨在彌補因國內數十年衰退而造成的海洋運力缺口。
Currently, China dominates the global shipbuilding market, while U.S. shipyards grapple with outdated infrastructure and a shortage of skilled labor.
目前，中國主導著全球造船市場，而美國造船廠則面臨基礎設施老舊與技術勞工短缺的問題。
To address this, South Korea has pledged approximately $150 billion in investment.
為了解決此問題，韓國已承諾投入約1500億美元的資金。
The plan employs a "bridge strategy," where ships are initially built in South Korea to meet immediate U.S. needs while technology and expertise are transferred to upgrade American facilities.
該計畫採取「橋樑戰略」，即船隻初步在韓國建造以滿足美國的迫切需求，同時進行技術與專業知識轉移，以升級美國的設施。
Major South Korean firms like HD Hyundai and Hanwha Ocean are at the forefront of this effort, focusing on maintenance, repair, and technological innovation.
HD Hyundai與韓華海洋等韓國大企業正處於這項努力的最前線，專注於維護、維修與技術創新。
While the partnership faces regulatory challenges—such as navigating the Jones Act—it is viewed as a vital step toward securing naval readiness.
儘管該夥伴關係面臨法規挑戰——例如需應對《瓊斯法案》(Jones Act)——但它被視為確保海軍戰備能力的關鍵一步。
By integrating South Korean efficiency with American industrial potential, the two nations hope to strengthen their security alliance and create a sustainable, competitive shipbuilding base in the United States, ultimately countering global market imbalances and ensuring long-term maritime independence.
透過結合韓國的效率與美國的工業潛力，兩國希望加強其安全聯盟，並在美國建立一個永續且具競爭力的造船基地，最終平衡全球市場失衡並確保長期的海洋自主權。
