Hyundai Heavy to buy Daewoo Shipbuilding in industry shake-up

Move comes as South Korean shipbuilders struggle with heavy debts and losses

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Daewoo Shipbuilding is one of South Korea's Big Three shipbuilders, but has struggled in recent years. (EPA/Yonhap/Jiji)

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- Hyundai Heavy Industries Group has inked a deal to consolidate two of South Korea's biggest shipbuilders as the industry struggles amid heavy debts and growing losses.

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