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South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route

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South Korea has dispatched its first container ship, the PanStar Acro, along an Arctic route bound for Europe. Departing from Busan New Port, the voyage marks a milestone for the country as it tests the passage.

The journey is designed to evaluate whether the Arctic shipping lane, which has been opened by melting sea ice, can become a commercially viable route for international trade.

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