South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial shipping route amid Western concerns

The Jerusalem Post·August 22, 2026 at 9:21 AM+4

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President Lee Jae Myung has made Arctic shipping a priority for South Korea, a shipping powerhouse. Officials say this could help transform Busan and position the Arctic as a regular trade route.

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