Mideast Chaos May Boost Northern Sea Route’s Value – Korea Arctic Shipping Association Sputnik International The conflict in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by the United States may increase interest in the Northern Sea Route, Subeom Choi, secretary general of the Korea Arctic Shipping Association, told RIA Novosti. 2026-04-17T10:22+0000 2026-04-17T10:22+0000 2026-04-17T10:22+0000 world strait of hormuz us iran global trade https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07ea/04/0d/1123981755_0:61:3421:1985_1920x0_80_0_0_df5147d8ce525c1d2d3d1ac54890a8d0.jpg.webp “This crisis may strengthen global interest in the Northern Sea Route as part of a broader effort to diversify strategic transport corridors for energy, fertilizers, and other bulk commodities,” Choi explained.Nevertheless, Choi does not…
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