The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy in South Korea announced the 'K-Shipbuilding Super Gap Vision 2040,' a strategic plan to establish the country as the leading shipbuilding technology powerhouse by 2040. The vision encompasses transitioning to a shipbuilding and marine engineering powerhouse with a focus on eco-friendly, digital, and smart technologies. The plan outlines the development of 100 core technologies essential for future competitiveness. One key aspect is the shift towards zero-carbon ship technologies like hydrogen and ammonia propulsion. The initiative emphasizes automation technologies to achieve a 50% unmanned process rate by 2040, aiming to enhance efficiency and safety. Efforts include the development of automation technologies for all shipbuilding processes, from design to production. Additionally, the plan involves commercializing fully autonomous ships and developing technologies for human-robot collaboration and emergency safety. To support these endeavors, a joint investment of 2 trillion won will be made in flagship projects over the next decade. These projects will focus on areas such as ammonia-fueled ships, autonomous ship platforms, and unmanned manufacturing processes. The aim is to drive innovation, technology development, and standardization in the shipbuilding industry. Furthermore, the government and major shipbuilders have signed an MOU to collaborate on responsive technologies, including welding collaborative robots, VR training systems, AI chatbots, and production collaboration platforms. These initiatives seek to improve productivity and work safety through efficient communication and advanced technology integration.