America can narrow its naval gap with China by partnering with South Korea to build and maintain military ships abroad, requiring Congress to remove long-standing legal barriers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/16/japan/south-korea-key-to-saving-us-naval-problem/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #us #southkorea #china #usnavy #hanwhaocean #hyundaiheavyindustries #defense #ships