South Korea, ranked 6th in global steel production and 1st in per capita steel consumption,
is at the heart of the Asian economy and a leading nation in heavy industries
such as shipbuilding, automotive, defense, petrochemicals, and construction. Notably,
in January 2025, South Korea secured 900,000 CGT out of the total 1.46 million CGT in global ship orders,
achieving a world-leading 62% market share.
Additionally, with plans to supply 14.3 GW of offshore wind power by 2030,
along with rising demand in renewable energy, semiconductors, next-generation mobility, and secondary batteries,
South Korea’s steel and non-ferrous metal market continues to expand.