As the Mideast conflict escalates near the Strait of Hormuz, merchant ships and their workers have been caught in the crosshairs.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/shipping-companies-strait-of-hormuz-9.7124842?cmp=rss

South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries convenes emergency meeting with shipping companies to review safety protocols for 26 Korean vessels and their crews operating in Persian Gulf amid escalating Middle East tensions, focusing on essential supplies and evacuation contingency plans

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries officially opened its Busan office, signaling a new phase in maritime policy, with plans to accelerate development of a maritime economic zone and Arctic shipping routes, and the launch of the Arctic Route Promotion Headquarters.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries held an emergency meeting to address the impact of Middle East tensions on South Korea's export-import logistics, focusing on maritime safety and energy supply chain risks.
This simply can't go on.
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