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Is South Korea actively turning itself into America's indispensible auxilliary/
South Korea is still actively at war with the CRINKs. They are observing a 70 year old truce with the North.
As time has gone by it has seen signs of American interest in defending them flag. The Americans have been withdrawing forces and downsizing their army in residence to a rotating brigade with some support.
What prompted this thread was this article.
indiandefencereview.com
Subic Bay is being reactivated.
What is interesting is that the original base was an American base in an American colony, the Phillipines. The base closed down in part due to eased Cold War tensions and in part because the Phillipines started acting a lot more independently.
That independence though, has put them more at risk of Chinese encroachments. And the Phillipines find themselves stuck between needing American protection and wanting their personal space. Kind of like some other countries I know.
The thing that drew my attention was the fact that the base is being reactivated by Hyundai of South Korea
"Work crews are back. Steel is being cut. Partnerships have formed, funding secured. Subic is no longer dormant. Something bigger is unfolding on the coastline of western Luzon, and it reflects more than just shipbuilding.
"At the centre of this revival is a $1.5 billion effort to reboot the defunct Hanjin shipyard, now rebranded Agila Subic. The facility is operated by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines, a local subsidiary of the South Korean conglomerate, and financed in part by the U.S. investment firm Cerberus Capital Management."
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As we are aware the South Koreans, via Hanwhoo are actively engaged in selling us submarines along with heavy armoured vehicles (tanks, howitzers, IFVs and rocket launchers). South Korea is also actively engaged in rebuilding the US shipbuilding industry.
South Korea has also, through STX, assisted SeaSpan in rebuilding its Vancouver yards to handle the National Shipbuilding contracts. STX, which used to own the Norwegian firm Aker, associated with icebreaker design in Vancouver for the Bering Sea and in Scandinavia, also bought reactivated the Philadelphia shipyards.
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All things considered, South Korea is staking a lot of ground internationally and is poised to make itself a lot of money by supplying manufacturing expertise.
Can S. Korea revitalize heavy industries in the OECD to compete with China?
South Korea is still actively at war with the CRINKs. They are observing a 70 year old truce with the North.
As time has gone by it has seen signs of American interest in defending them flag. The Americans have been withdrawing forces and downsizing their army in residence to a rotating brigade with some support.
What prompted this thread was this article.
U.S. Revives Cold War-Era Base to Build the World's Largest Weapons Hub Just Miles From China
A once-forgotten naval stronghold is roaring back to life in the heart of Asia’s most contested waters. Backed by billions and powerful allies, this strategic port is being transformed into something far bigger than it appears.
indiandefencereview.com
Subic Bay is being reactivated.
What is interesting is that the original base was an American base in an American colony, the Phillipines. The base closed down in part due to eased Cold War tensions and in part because the Phillipines started acting a lot more independently.
That independence though, has put them more at risk of Chinese encroachments. And the Phillipines find themselves stuck between needing American protection and wanting their personal space. Kind of like some other countries I know.
The thing that drew my attention was the fact that the base is being reactivated by Hyundai of South Korea
"Work crews are back. Steel is being cut. Partnerships have formed, funding secured. Subic is no longer dormant. Something bigger is unfolding on the coastline of western Luzon, and it reflects more than just shipbuilding.
"At the centre of this revival is a $1.5 billion effort to reboot the defunct Hanjin shipyard, now rebranded Agila Subic. The facility is operated by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines, a local subsidiary of the South Korean conglomerate, and financed in part by the U.S. investment firm Cerberus Capital Management."
....
As we are aware the South Koreans, via Hanwhoo are actively engaged in selling us submarines along with heavy armoured vehicles (tanks, howitzers, IFVs and rocket launchers). South Korea is also actively engaged in rebuilding the US shipbuilding industry.
US and South Korea shake hands to boost their industrial forces
The U.S. and South Korea have released the details of a trade and industrial partnership on 14 November, focusing on
safety4sea.com
South Korea has also, through STX, assisted SeaSpan in rebuilding its Vancouver yards to handle the National Shipbuilding contracts. STX, which used to own the Norwegian firm Aker, associated with icebreaker design in Vancouver for the Bering Sea and in Scandinavia, also bought reactivated the Philadelphia shipyards.
....
All things considered, South Korea is staking a lot of ground internationally and is poised to make itself a lot of money by supplying manufacturing expertise.
Can S. Korea revitalize heavy industries in the OECD to compete with China?
