Russia: Omsk region intends to increase trade with South Korea

Governor of the Omsk Region Alexander Burkov and Consul General of the Republic of Korea Kim Se Un discussed issues of long-term cooperation and increasing mutual trade, the press service of the regional government said. A delegation from the Consulate General of South Korea is in Omsk on a two-day visit. "Governor Alexander Burkov counts on the assistance of Consul General Kim Se Una in searching for partners in a range of areas of cooperation. In particular, in establishing long-term contacts on the supply of agricultural crops to the South Korean market: wheat, barley, peas, oilseeds and their processing products," the message says. It is noted that the export of the Omsk region to South Korea at the end of last year increased more than 12 times. The growth was due to the supply of wheat. In addition to it, the region exports vegetable oils, furniture panels, wooden beams, electrical machines and equipment, and carbon black to the South Korean market. "The Omsk region annually ...