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Recent Events
The special purpose corporation (LNGR LLC), established by LIG Nex1 to acquire US robotics firm Ghost Robotics, reported a significant loss of over 100 billion KRW for the previous year, as reported on March 4, 2026.
AP Satellite announced it signed a contract with Hanwha Systems to supply key components, including the onboard computer, for Hanwha's Ultra-High Resolution (UHR) SAR test satellite development project.
Secured a module fabrication contract from Chevron for the Leviathan offshore gas field expansion project in Israel.
On February 27, 2026, announced a 20-year LNG purchase agreement with Venture Global starting in 2030, marking entry into global LNG distribution; 5% price impact due to strategic expansion expected.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries disclosed a KRW 372.4bn container ship (6 vessels) order on 2026-02-27.
Hyundai Rotem to announce the decision to establish a new aerospace production base in Muju-gun on Feb 26, 2026, with a KRW 300 billion investment by 2034; high impact expected due to significant strategic expansion into the aerospace sector, scheduled.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries disclosed a KRW 367.8bn LNG carrier (1 vessel) contract on 2026-02-26.