Partnership with Korea in particular is no surprise. Korean shipwrights trace a long history. Born from longstanding government subsidization, Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Samsung Heavy Industries, and Hanwha Ocean rank as some of the top shipbuilders in the world. A global shift in energy portfolios due to supply chain volatility and the growing market share for alternative fuels are causing a large demand for specialty tanker ships that can carry liquified gas (LNG) and ammonia and Korea's specialization in this area is helping them to maintain a competitive edge. Moreover, investor confidence in Korean shipbuilding has surged dramatically based on the belief that Korean LNG tankers will adopt an even bigger role if the United States boosts transitional fuel exports such as LNG after the 2024 presidential election.