South Korean Research Vessel "Tanhae 3" Discovers High Concentrations of Rare Earth Minerals in the Western Pacific Ocean | Key Mineral Supply Chain | Korea Institute of Geology and Geoscience

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KIGAM stated that this achievement was made possible by the deployment of South Korea's most advanced geophysical exploration research vessel, "Tanhae 3," in practical use. For the first time, the vessel utilized an 8.1-kilometer-long towline system, employing 648 high-density sensors deployed along the route to conduct high-resolution imaging of deep-sea strata at depths below 5,800 meters. Building upon this foundation, the research team combi…