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South Korean shipyards accelerate AI and robotic production

14 October 2026
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South Korea’s shipbuilding sector is turning to digital twins, artificial intelligence, IoT and robotics to address labour shortages and improve productivity.

South Korean authorities and leading shipbuilders are intensifying the industry’s digital transformation. Under the M.AX strategy, the public and private sectors plan to invest 1.4 trillion won by 2030 in artificial intelligence and automation across shipbuilding. Digital twins, industrial IoT and robotic production are among the main priorities.

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