(26 Aug 2025)
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Philadelphia – 26 August 2025
1. Various of State of Maine, a National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania:
"President Lee, I want to welcome you to the city of Philadelphia, the birthplace of American freedom and democracy."
3. Various of State of Maine, a National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania:
"We are now writing the next chapter in that story of American freedom and democracy. It is fitting that our two nations, which share such strong ties, will write this next chapter together, and it begins right here in Pennsylvania."
5. View of the Delaware River from Hanwha Philly Shipyard
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Josh Shapiro, governor of Pennsylvania:
"Pennsylvania, is open for business, and we wanna grow our economy and attract more investment from Korea… all across industries, from life sciences to manufacturing to, of course, shipbuilding."
7. A National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) emblem
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Kim Dong Kwan, Hanwha vice chairman:
"Today’s christening of the State of Maine is more than just a ceremony, but more than an acknowledgement of the shipyard’s successful completion of the third NSMV. It is the embodiment of our two nations working side by side to reindustrialize for the sake of shared security and prosperity. We are creating good manufacturing jobs, building the world’s most advanced ships, fostering a new skilled work force right here in America."
9. State of Maine, a National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Kim Dong Kwan, Hanwha vice chairman:
"The State of Maine represents all of this. A modern, world-class vessel… we are able to train the future preparedness of the United States and to ensure America’s maritime readiness for generations to come. This is just the beginning. Hanwha is committed to being a partner in building the next chapter of American shipbuilding."
11. Hanwha Philly Shipyard logo
12. A ‘Make America Shipbuilding Great Again’ hat
13. People stand for the South Korea national anthem
14. Various of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
STORYLINE:
In an event to name the Department of Transportation’s newest National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the Hanwha Philly Shipyard to share remarks with United States officials.
The vessel, State of Maine, will be received by the Maine Maritime Academy. The ship will have space for up to 600 cadets and feature instructional spaces.
In addition to training, State of Maine is outfitted with hospital facilities, a helicopter pad, and storage for the transportation of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies.
AP Video shot by Mingson Lau
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