South Korea’s Lee seeks Arctic lift for country’s shipping sector

The Korea Polar Research Institute's icebreaker Araon set off on July 11 for its 17th Arctic voyage. The ship, which can carry about 45 standard shipping containers, is also used to resupply South Korea's Antarctic research stations. (South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries) President promotes Busan as polar hub to revive economic momentum BUSAN — Dozens of cargo ships sail out each day from Busan bound for points east or south of South Korea's leading trade port. But sometime in the next several weeks, if everything goes to plan, one ship will begin a landmark voyage north to the Arctic Ocean.

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