Transformation of South Korea’s Arctic Policy in 2018–2022

Abstract

The article presents a study of the second Arctic strategy of the Republic of Korea, as well as a comparative analysis of the first (2013-2017) and second (2018-2022) strategies. In recent years, the interest of many states in the Arctic has increased, which is due to the resource wealth of the region and climate change, which has allowed the development of the transport potential of the Northern Sea Route. Among the non-Arctic countries that are increasing their presence in the region, one of the important players is the Republic of Korea. The aim of the work was to study the second Arctic strategy and the transformation of the Arctic policy of the Republic of Korea since 2018. The study covers the key aspects and priorities of the second Arctic strategy, as well as compares with the previous strategy to identify changes and new trends in the Arctic policy of the Republic of Korea. Special attention is given to important areas as scientific research, economic cooperation, infrastructure and logistics development, as well as international cooperation of the Republic of Korea in the Arctic region. The analysis of the second Arctic strategy makes it possible to understand the evolution of the Arctic policy of the Republic of Korea and its role as a non-Arctic state in the development and development of the Arctic.