A delegation from the Korean automotive manufacturer SsangYong, headed by Choi Jong-Sik, CEO, with Rangarajan Sundararajan, deputy managing director, and Yoon Kyung Taek, general manager, arrived for a visit to explore prospects in the Saudi automotive market with Strategy Corporation-Abdullah Saleh Albazie Automotive, the authorized dealer for SsangYong in Saudi Arabia.
The Korean delegation met with a business group of Strategy Corporation-Abdullah Saleh Albazie Automotive, headed by Abdullah Saleh Albazie, chairman and managing director, Adil Tauqir Syed, head of marketing and product planning, Abdullah Ateeg, general manager, and Khalid Alduhayan, consultant.
During the meeting, both parties agreed on the importance of the Saudi automotive market as well as the strength of their relationship. Choi highlighted that SsangYong presents itself as “the pride of Korean engineering,” and the Saudi automotive market is of great significance for the Korean company. The company wishes to strengthen its presence in the Saudi market with the launch of new and highly sophisticated models. Choi ascertained the company’s strong support to its local dealer to enhance its presence in Saudi Arabia through the provision of highly trained and skilled technicians and full range of spare parts.
Meanwhile, Albazie acknowledged that SsangYong’s dealership in Saudi Arabia under the umbrella of Abdullah Saleh Albazie Automotive will receive very extensive support from SsangYong. He also confirmed that Albazie Automotive “The home of Korean engineering,” will do its utmost to provide high-level services, including car maintenance and after-sales services, through its wide network of integrated centers throughout Saudi Arabia.
The SsangYong Motor Company is the fourth largest car manufacturer in South Korea, and was established in 1954. The company manufactures a wide range of sedans and SUVs.

Source: Arab News