Busan Port Comes Back To Life With Global Recovery

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 05: A general view of the Busan Port on November 05, 2021 in Busan, South Korea. Cargo processed at South Korean seaports advanced 8.1 percent in the third quarter of this year as trade gained traction amid the global economic recovery from the pandemic. Handling of export-import cargo surged 8.6 percent on-year to 338.85 million tons in the third quarter, as exports of auto and petrochemicals, and imports of raw materials expanded amid the global recovery. Busan Port, located in the southeast of the Korean peninsula, plays the role of a gateway to the Asian continent in the Pacific Ocean. Also, as the leading port in South Korea, it makes a substantial contribution to Korean economic growth by handling about 75% of container cargo. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)