Koreans have enjoyed French wine most last year

Imports of wine decreased in terms of quantity but increased by a large margin in terms of value due to the weaker Korean currency and preference of high priced wine by drinkers.

Korea Customs Service said Saturday that Korea imported 28,795 tons of wine worth $166.5 million last year, down by 9.5 percent in quantity but up 10.7 percent in terms of value.

Korea imported $65.7 million worth of wine from France, accounting for 39.5 percent of the total, followed by $29.7 million worth of Chilean product and $24.1 million worth of Italian product.