Seoul's Northern Gamble: Testing the Waters in the Arctic The South Korean government has made significant strides in establishing Busan as a global maritime hub, but its plan to use the Arctic route for commercial shipping has raised concerns in Western capitals.
A container ship, PanStar Acro, set sail from Busan on Saturday, embarking on a 40 to 45 day journey via the Arctic route.
This move is the culmination of years of effort by President Lee Jae Myung's administration, which prioritized Arctic shipping as part of its strategic goals.