JEDDAH — Trade between Saudi Arabia and South Korea increased to SR17.4 billion last year with Saudi imports from the Asian country reaching SR15.3 billion and its exports to Korea — mainly crude — standing at SR2.2 billion, according to Mustafa Sabri, secretary-general of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

He made this statement following a meeting with South Korean consul general in Jeddah. He said the South Korean consul general has invited Saudi businessmen to visit his country.