Japan, US and South Korea line up Arctic shipping pact

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Japan, the United States, and South Korea are set to sign a memorandum on maritime cooperation focusing on Arctic shipping routes and energy supply. The agreement aims to address the increasing commercial use and geopolitical significance of northern sea lanes.

Japan, the US and South Korea are preparing to sign a memorandum covering maritime cooperation and energy supply in the Arctic, adding a new geopolitical layer to the accelerating commercialisation of northern shipping routes. Foreign ministers Toshimitsu Motegi, Marco Rubio and Cho Hyun are expected to sign the agreement in New York on the sidelines …