India Looks to Korea’s Maritime Strength: Hardeep Singh Puri’s Visit to Hanwha Ocean Signals Strategic Shift

India’s growing ambitions in the global maritime arena took a visible step forward with Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s recent visit to the Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Geoje, South Korea. The visit, part of a larger outreach to Korea’s shipbuilding giants, reflects New Delhi’s intention to reshape how India engages with the global shipping industry—moving from dependence to strategic capability.