en.Wedoany.com Reported - Subeom Choi, Secretary-General of the Korea Arctic Shipping Association (KASA), recently stated that South Korean companies have launched the first pilot cargo transport project utilizing the Northern Sea Route. Choi noted that this pilot transport serves as a stress test, allowing South Korea to accumulate practical experience in coordination, transport cost assessment, insurance, and partner evaluation. During the Northern Sea Route pilot, South Korean vessels may not enter Russian ports while navigating, but will coordinate with relevant Russian authorities.

Choi added that South Korea's interest in the Northern Sea Route is not a one-time endeavor, and it is prepared to advance cooperation in four directions: logistics, shipbuilding, analysis, and research and information work. South Korea possesses strong shipbuilding capabilities and plans to produce Arc7-class icebreaking vessels in the future, while also gaining experience in navigation technology and meteorological research. South Korea is also preparing to connect the two major ports of Incheon and Busan to the Northern Sea Route.

By exploring the Northern Sea Route, South Korea hopes to expand new transport corridors linking Europe and Asia. Compared to traditional routes, the Northern Sea Route can shorten voyage distances and reduce fuel consumption. Choi stated that this pilot project will provide foundational data for South Korean shipping companies to assess the commercial viability of the Northern Sea Route. South Korea will continue to maintain communication with relevant parties to promote substantial progress in cooperation on the Northern Sea Route.

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