Hanwha Acquires DSME, Rebrands as Hanwha Ocean
Hanwha Group completed its acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), rebranding the company as Hanwha Ocean. The move strengthens Hanwha's position in both commercial shipbuilding and naval defense.
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