China Extends Hanwha Ocean Sanctions Delay

China has extended the suspension of sanctions on five US-linked subsidiaries of South Korea's Hanwha Ocean by two months starting November 10. The commerce ministry noted the decision aligns with recent trade consultations.

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FILE PHOTO: The logo of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean at their office building in Seoul, South Korea, October 15, 2025.

China extended the suspension of sanctions on five United States-linked units of HANWHA OCEAN CO LTD by two months on Monday morning. The extension follows ongoing bilateral trade consultations between Beijing and Washington. Investors in the South Korean shipbuilder gain temporary relief from regulatory overhang as maritime operations continue.