HAMBURG: Two South Korean flour mills purchased about 80,000 tonnes of milling wheat to be sourced from the United States in an international tender on Wednesday, European traders said.

Sajo Donga One bought about 30,000 tonnes for shipment between Sept. 20 and Oct. 20. Seller was believed to be trading house ADM.

CJ Cheiljedang purchased some 50,000 tonnes for Sept. 1-30 shipment. Seller was believed to be trading house Bunge.

The purchase both involved a range of wheat types including soft white wheat, hard red winter and northern spring.