KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and South Korea is expected to exceed US$40 billion this year, with the two countries poised to deepen economic ties following the conclusion of negotiations on their Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
World : South Korea-Malaysia Trade Set To Exceed US$40 Bln In 2026
South Korea, ambassador, Yeo Seung-bae, Malaysia,
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- Outgoing South Korean Ambassador to Malaysia Yeo Seung-bae said South Korea had risen from Malaysia’s ninth-largest to seventh-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade growing from around US$20 billion to nearly US$30 billion in just five years.
- Yeo underscored that the growth reflected the broader momentum in the Korea-Malaysia Strategic Partnership, particularly in economic and security cooperation.
- Yeo said the first two South Korean FA-50 fighter jets were expected to arrive in Malaysia this month, with all 18 aircraft scheduled for delivery to Kuantan Air Base by 2028.
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