South Korea sends ship on 'test' voyage to Europe through Northern Sea Route

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:03:45 +0000

In the frigid waters off Russia's Arctic coastline, a South Korean container ship is looking to take advantage of the so-called Northern Sea Route.

Saving time and money, this first-ever voyage through the route by a South Korean vessel comes as shipping lanes in the Middle East have grown increasingly dangerous in recent months.

To discuss this, we speak with Joseph Lynn, leadership and social systems researcher.