Ministry reassures suppliers to South Korean yards

Several marine equipment suppliers are worried that the merger of South Korean shipyards Hyundai Heavy and DSME will result in fewer orders. The country's ministry of industry promises to closely monitor the situation and minimize negative impact.
Photo: /ritzau/AP/Kim Dong-min
Photo: /ritzau/AP/Kim Dong-min

South Korea's Ministry of Industry says it will keep a close eye on how the massive merger between two of the world's biggest shipyards impacts competition, the ministry informs Friday.

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