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South Korean auto, shipbuilding shares climb after trade deal finalized
CNBCยท 2025-10-30 01:51
Group 1: Trade Agreement Overview - South Korea and the U.S. finalized a trade deal that includes lower tariffs on South Korean goods in exchange for a $350 billion investment pledge from Seoul [2][3] - U.S. tariffs on South Korean exports will decrease from 25% to 15% under the new agreement [3] Group 2: Investment Details - The $350 billion investment pledge consists of $200 billion in direct investment and $150 billion for shipbuilding cooperation, with a cap of $20 billion per year on the direct investment [3] - Hanwha Ocean and Samsung Heavy Industries saw significant stock price increases, with Hanwha Ocean rising by 14.9% and Samsung Heavy Industries by 8.33% [1] Group 3: Defense and Shipbuilding Implications - The agreement includes provisions for South Korea to build its first nuclear submarine at the Philadelphia Shipyards, following a $5 billion investment by Hanwha [4] - Hanwha's Chief Strategy Officer emphasized the company's readiness to support shipbuilding as a key aspect of the U.S.-Korea alliance [5]