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South Korean boost

| Publication date 28 July 2010 | 08:00 ICT

South Korean boost

CAMBODIA’S trade with the Republic of Korea has increased slightly this year to the end of June, with garments and vehicles accounting for the main items shipped, according to data obtained yesterday. The Kingdom sent finished clothing, metal products and unprocessed rubber to South Korea, while South Korea sent fabrics, vehicles, and consumer products in return. Bilateral trade increased 2.8 percent, from US$106 million to $109 million, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

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