Washington, Dec 23 || US President Donald Trump has said that South Korea's Hanwha will work with the US Navy for the construction of new frigate warships as he announced plans to build a new "Trump-class" of battleships.
The remarks come as South Korea has sought to deepen shipbuilding cooperation with the United States through its key shipbuilders, including Hanwha Ocean Co, reports news agency.
"Last week, the Navy announced a brand new class of frigate and they're going to be working with South Korean company Hanwha," Trump said in a press conference at Mar-a-Lago.
On Friday, the U.S. Navy announced a plan to introduce the new class of combat ships designed to be smaller and more agile to complement larger, multi-mission warships.
Trump described Hanwha as a "good company," noting its recent decision to invest in Philadelphia naval shipyard, apparently referring to the company's Philly Shipyard.