Arctic shipping route draws Seoul closer to Moscow, raising European concerns

A thaw-driven Arctic maritime shortcut is reducing transit times between South Korea and Russia by 10 days and 7,000 km, potentially deepening economic ties between Seoul and Moscow. This development could shift regional alignments and raise concerns in Europe about increased Russian influence in Asia. The extent of actual trade growth and diplomatic rapprochement remains uncertain.

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