EventOn July 10 2026, South Korea’s only icebreaker, Araon, departed the Korean coast for its 17th Arctic mission. The vessel will collect climate‑change and seabed data along shipping routes in the Arctic Ocean, aiming to map safer commercial lanes as sea ice recedes.
South Korea’s only icebreaker Araon has launched its 17th Arctic expedition to collect climate‑change and seabed data along shipping routes, aiming to support safer navigation in the region.
The South Korean icebreaker will start its 17th Arctic mission this week, gathering research and data to support the future operation of Arctic shipping lanes.