Insights
Notes on importing from Korea
Practical notes from the desk in Korea on rules, shipping and paperwork.
What it really costs to import a car from Korea
Car price, freight, duty, VAT and clearance — the full chain, with worked numbers for a $20,000 saloon landed in Jeddah and Jebel Ali.
Importing a car from Korea to Saudi Arabia
Age limits, SASO conformity, the five discharge ports and what clearance at Jeddah actually involves.
Importing a car from Korea to the UAE
A ten-year age allowance, the fastest Gulf sailing times, and why Jebel Ali is usually the right port.
The Korean cars that actually sell in the Gulf
Which models hold value, cope with the heat, and have parts availability — and which to avoid regardless of price.
GCC vehicle age limits and how they are counted
Every Gulf market caps how old an imported used car may be, but they do not all count age the same way. The difference decides whether your car clears.
RoRo or container: which to choose out of Korea
RoRo is cheaper and simpler for a running car. Container costs more and earns its keep in specific situations. Here is where the line falls.
How to read a Korean inspection report
The Korean performance-check record tells you more than any photograph. Here is what the sections mean and which entries should stop a purchase.