South Korea's Polar Ambition: A New Trade Route in the Making South Korea has announced plans to send a container ship from Busan to Europe via the Arctic, sparking concern among Western nations over potential sanctions breaches.
This move echoes China's efforts to secure its place on the Northern Sea Route (NSR), with South Korea positioning itself as a major player in global maritime commerce.
Western diplomats are worried about Russia's required cooperation, given ongoing tensions over Ukraine.