Seoul: Britain's Princess Anne, the younger sister of King Charles III, visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.'s shipyard in the southeastern city of Ulsan. The visit aimed to review South Korea's shipbuilding capabilities and explore opportunities for bilateral maritime cooperation, as confirmed by the company.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the visit was part of Princess Anne's three-day trip to South Korea, accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. During her visit, Princess Anne engaged with HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun, who showcased the company's advanced shipbuilding technologies and highlighted its collaborations with British firms.

Among the collaborative efforts discussed were partnerships with companies such as Rolls-Royce, which provides the MT30 gas turbine for South Korea's next-generation frigates, and Beaufort, a supplier of submarine crew survival equipment. Chung emphasized Britain's significant role as a "special partner" in the early development of the Korean shipbuilder and expressed a commitment to further strengthening ties with the British shipbuilding and maritime sectors.