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First China, now South Korea: why Asian powers are turning to commercial Arctic shipping
South Korea plans to open a regular Arctic shipping route to Europe by 2030, following China's efforts, due to global supply chain disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. A trial voyage is set to debut later this year as part of Seoul's maritime development plan.
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