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19 August 2026

HJSC records surge in operating profit in first half of 2026

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HJSC records surge in operating profit in first half of 2026

HJ Shipbuilding and Construction reported a strong earnings turnaround in the first half of 2026, with consolidated revenue of KRW 1. 2713 trillion, operating profit of KRW 89. 4 billion and net profit of KRW 88. 1 billion. Compared to the same period last year, which produced revenue of KRW 917.

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