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July 10, 2026
South Korea's Icebreaker Araon Embarks on Arctic Expedition
South Korea's Korea Polar Research Institute has sent the research icebreaker Araon on its 17th Arctic expedition, focusing on gathering data for potential Arctic shipping routes, as reported by gCaptain. This mission aligns with Seoul's strategy to explore emerging northern sea lanes.
Araon (research icebreaker)