# South Korea tests Arctic route with first container ship sent to Europe

https://mins.news/en/video/29678

- France 24 English, 2026-08-23 09:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W94mLiFo1Us

> South Korea sent its first container ship along the Arctic route to Europe yesterday, seeking to avoid the traffic blockade in the Middle East. Experts warn that the shift could further speed the melting of polar ice.

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