Morocco and South Korea have discussed ways of strengthening strategic partnership in military and shipbuilding industries during a video-conference meeting held lately on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
According to press reports,Seoul is seeking to position its companies in Morocco naval programs,while Rabat is interested in developing its nascent military industry through partnerships,Technology transfers,and industrial investment.
The North African Kingdom is reportedly interested in advanced South Korean naval capabilities,particularly attack submarines. Moroccan-Korean cooperation could extend beyond civilian shipbuilding to more strategic military programs.
The acquisition of Korean military know-how would enable Moroccan army to modernize its armament and diversify procurement,while maintaining interoperability with Western standards.
In February 2025,Hyundai Rotem group won a $1.5 billion contract to supply electric trains to Moroccan railway national company. Another Korean firm,HD Hyundai Heavy Industries,has joined forces with the Moroccan leader in port construction,Somagec,in bidding for Casablanca shipyard project. The Moroccan-Korean partnership is very likely to continue expanding.
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