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

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