Growing Asian Interest in Nordic Arctic Expertise
Arctic Partnership Week is Korea's main Arctic forum. The country has hosted it yearly since 2016 as an Arctic Council observer state. The latest edition was held in December and marked the 10th anniversary.
Andreas Raspotnik, director at the High North Center for Business and Governance at Nord University Business School, joined the program at the invitation of the Korean Maritime Institute, KMI.
"There is clear interest in Nordic experience on Arctic policy and sustainable development", says Raspotnik.
This became evident as Nord University Business School and KMI signed a cooperation agreement during the week. The agreement was signed by dean Gry Agnete Alsos on behalf of Nord University Business School.
"The Arctic is discussed far beyond the Arctic region. Dialogue with partners in Asia matters", Raspotnik says.
"We look forward to cooperating with KMI on developing the knowledge on the high north. The Korean interest in the Arctic bring new perspectives and insights to our work. KMI represents an interesting partner for learning more about the Asian views", Dean at the Nord University Business School, Gry Alsos, adds.