UPDATE 1 — South Korea tenders to buy about 56,600 metric tons of rice, traders say

(Adds shipment periods and origins from 3rd bullet point) HAMBURG, Oct 15 (Reuters) — South Korea’s state-backed Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. has issued an international tender to purchase about 56,600 metric tons of rice, European traders said on Thursday. The deadline for submissions of price offers in the tender is October 29 The tender sought 15,000 tons sourced from the United States, 15,000 tons from Vietnam, 6,600 tons from Thailand, with the rest to be sourced from any origins, traders said From the United States, the tender seeks non-glutinous milled medium grain grade rice. From Vietnam, it seeks non-glutinous brewers milled long-grain rice The tender sought arrival in South Korea in 2027 between January 1 and September 30 Results of the tender may not be known for some weeks after price submissions, traders said. The corporation often requires rice samples to be sent to South Korea for analysis before making a final award, traders said (Reporting by Michael Hogan in Hamburg; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise) ((michael.j.hogan@thomsonreuters.com; +49 172 671 36 54; Reuters Messaging: michael.hogan.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)