South Korea's Hanwha 'not done' with U.S. shipyard acquisitions

American chief says West Coast could be next after Philly Shipyard buy

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Hanwha will explore more acquisitions of American shipyards following the purchase of Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia in June. (Hanwha)

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia diplomatic correspondent

WASHINGTON -- South Korea's Hanwha group has its eye on further acquisitions of U.S. shipyards, the head of the group's American defense subsidiary told reporters on Thursday.

"We're not done," said Mike Smith, president and CEO of Hanwha Defense USA, when asked whether the purchase of shipbuilder Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia in June for $100 million was a one-time deal.

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