韩国总统李在明于周二表示，政府在开发北极航线时将严格遵守国际规则和制裁原则，此举旨在就扩大该航线使用的计划向合作伙伴保证。
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday his government would strictly comply with international rules and sanctions principles as it develops Arctic shipping routes, seeking to reassure partners over plans to expand use of the route.
李在明在出席韩国首艘经北极航线驶往欧洲的集装箱船试点航行纪念仪式时表示，首尔将与主要合作伙伴保持密切沟通，并确保以负责任的态度解决与运营相关的任何关切。
Speaking at a ceremony marking the pilot voyage of the first South Korean container ship to sail through the Arctic route to Europe, Lee said Seoul would communicate closely with major partners and ensure any concerns related to operations are addressed responsibly.