The container ship "Panstar Acro" is docked at Jaseongdae Pier in Busan Port in Busan on October 11, 2026, after completing a trial voyage along the Arctic shipping route. The South Korean container ship returned on Sunday from a trial voyage through the Arctic, testing an alternative route opened by melting sea ice as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global shipping. (Photo by YONHAP / AFP via Getty Images) / - South Korea OUT / NO ARCHIVES - RESTRICTED TO SUBSCRIPTION USE