SEOUL, November 25 (AJP) - South Korea is sharpening its focus on Arctic shipping corridors as it launches a weeklong maritime diplomacy effort in Denmark and the United Kingdom, aiming to expand cooperation on emerging polar routes and secure broader international backing for its maritime agenda.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said Tuesday Minister Jeon Jae-soo will meet Denmark’s Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs on Nov. 26 to sign memorandums of understanding covering green and digital shipping routes and logistics.
Seoul is also set to hold high-level talks with Maersk, the Danish Shipping Association, and the Danish Maritime Authority, with the Arctic route highlighted as a priority area for collaboration.
From Nov. 27 to 28, Jeon will attend the 34th International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly in London. He will also meet IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez and Singapore’s Minister for Transport, Jeffrey Sio, to seek support for South Korea’s bid to host the 2028 UN Ocean Assembly and to advance preparations for next year’s World Maritime Day event in South Korea.
Jeon will lead last-minute negotiations as the IMO Assembly decides whether South Korea will secure a 13th consecutive term on the IMO Council.
“Through cooperation with the IMO and key maritime partners such as Denmark, we aim to strengthen the resilience of global maritime logistics and advance eco-friendly and digital transitions,” Jeon said. “The Ministry is committed to pioneering Arctic routes as a top national priority.”
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