Busan Port Authority (BPA), led by President Sanggeun Song, held discussions on strengthening cooperation with Mads Frederiksen, Secretary-General of the Arctic Economic Council (AEC), who visited Busan Port on December 10.


The authority announced on December 11 that, in celebration of the 2025 Arctic Partnership Week, President Frederiksen visited Busan for business consultations. Both parties agreed to work together to strengthen the global network for Arctic routes.


Arctic Partnership Week is an annual event organized by the Korean government to promote international cooperation in Arctic-related policies, scientific research, and industrial initiatives. This year, it is being held at BEXCO in Busan from December 10 to 12.



On this day, Secretary-General Frederiksen met with Busan Port Authority President Sanggeun Song and others to discuss strategic cooperation measures, including: the competitiveness and utilization of Busan Port for Arctic routes; the Arctic Economic Council’s activity plans and policy directions; and ways to establish cooperative relations with Busan Port.

Busan Port Authority President Sanggeun Song (second from left) and Mads Frederiksen, Secretary General of the Arctic Economic Council (third from left), posed in front of the camera.

Busan Port Authority President Sanggeun Song (second from left) and Mads Frederiksen, Secretary General of the Arctic Economic Council (third from left), posed in front of the camera.

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