[FORUM] Integration into local ecosystem key to Korean biz's global sustainability: panelists

The Korea Times

[FORUM] Integration into local ecosystem key to Korean biz's global sustainability: panelists

Korea's top business leaders from Hanwha, SK and other major companies highlighted deeper integration into local ecosystems as a key factor in helping Korean firms evolve from export-driven businesses to sustainable global players, sharing their experiences and success stories at the 2026 Korea Times Forum "Made in Korea: Global and AI Enablement," co-hosted by GR Korea on Tuesday. During Session 1 of the forum, Hanwha Ocean Head of Management Support Office Jung In-sub, SK Group Head of Research Park Suk-jung, PTC Korea General Manager Alex Kim and S4 Capital Chairman Sir Martin Sorrell each discussed strategies to help Korean firms deepen their presence in overseas markets. The discussion was moderated by American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman James Kim. “When Hanwha Ocean was launched in 2023, we believed the biggest risk facing the company was the cyclical nature of the shipbuilding industry,” Jung said. “As we considered how to overcome that challenge, we saw an opportunity in the weakening competitiveness of the U.S. shipbuilding sector and decided to enter the marke

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