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Korea begins fifth round of free trade talks with Malaysia
22-Oct-2024 Korea JoongAng Daily
The industry ministry said that it has launched the fifth round of negotiations with Malaysia for a bilateral FTA as Korea aims to broaden its trade portfolio.
Dhaka, Seoul for concluding Economic Partnership Agreement
4-Oct-2024 The Financial Express
Bangladesh and South Korea have expressed strong interest in advancing negotiations to conclude an Economic Partnership Agreement.
Talks with Serbia begin on economic partnership agreement
26-Sep-2024 Korea.net
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has begun negotiations on an economic partnership agreement, a type of free trade deal, with the country’s first Balkan partner country Serbia.
India, Korea discuss upgrading of existing trade pact; promoting investments
26-Sep-2024 Deccan Herald
The two countries are holding review meetings to upgrade the CEPA, which was operationalised in January 2010. So far, over 10 rounds of review talks have been held.
Senate ratifies PHL-South Korea FTA
25-Sep-2024 Business World Online
The Philippine Senate has ratified a free trade agreement with South Korea. This move will reduce tariffs on various goods between the two countries. The Philippines aims to increase exports of bananas and processed pineapples to South Korea, while South Korean automakers are expected to benefit from reduced tariffs on their products.
Korea, Mongolia hold new round of talks for economic partnership agreement
11-Sep-2024 Korea Times
Korea and Mongolia are actively negotiating a comprehensive economic partnership to strengthen bilateral ties. The third round of talks, held in Ulaanbaatar, focused on expanding trade, investment, and supply chain cooperation. Korea aims to diversify its markets and stabilize supply chains through this partnership.
Georgia, South Korea finalise economic partnership agreement in Tbilisi meeting
10-Sep-2024 Agenda.ge
Georgian and South Korean officials held the final round of talks for an economic partnership agreement, resulting in agreement on “key areas” including trade in goods and services, intellectual property rights and customs.
Indonesia eyes export growth with RoK via IK-CEPA
30-Aug-2024 Vietnam Plus
The Indonesian Government is aiming to expand exports to the Republic of Korea (RoK) through the Indonesia-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IK-CEPA), which has been in effect for the past year.
Korea, Paraguay sign economic partnership agreement on trade and investment
23-Aug-2024 Korea JoongAng Daily
A TIPF is a nonbinding agreement that calls for enhancing economic ties and facilitating cooperative exchanges in various areas. The agreement, however, does not include tariff-free terms like a traditional FTA.
S. Korea will expand free trade deals with emerging markets: PM
22-Aug-2024 Yonhap
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said that South Korea will push to expand free trade agreements with emerging markets in Asia and Africa to boost the export-driven economy and enhance supply chain resilience.
S. Korea, Malaysia resume free trade talks after 5-year hiatus
20-Aug-2024 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea has resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement with Malaysia after a five-year hiatus. The aim is to deepen economic ties beyond the existing ASEAN FTA. The fourth round of talks will focus on services, investment, and digital, green, and bio industries.
FTA review talks with Japan, Korea, Asean moving slow, but India pursuing: Goyal
31-Jul-2024 Deccan Herald
The negotiations to review the free trade agreements (FTAs) implemented with Japan, Korea, and Asean are moving slow but India is pursuing those talks.
India-Korea to hold next round of FTA review meeting from Jul 17 in Seoul
15-Jul-2024 The Business Standard
India and South Korea are upgrading their free trade deal. Talks aim to boost trade, address trade imbalance, and improve market access for key products like steel and rice from India.
S. Korea appeals tribunal order to pay $32m to US hedge fund
12-Jul-2024 The Korea Herald
South Korea has filed an appeal against a ruling by a Hague-based arbitration court ordering it to pay $32 million to a US hedge fund to compensate for its intervention in the merger of two Samsung affiliates in 2015.
Korea, Thailand launch first round of talks for trade deal
9-Jul-2024 Korea Times
Korea’s trade ministry announced Tuesday that it has launched the first round of negotiations with Thailand to seek an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) aimed at bolstering bilateral trade and investment.
FTA talks with S Korea set to start
8-Jul-2024 Bangkok Post
Thailand will host the first round of talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea from Tuesday until Thursday in Bangkok, according to the Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN).
Serbia concludes trade agreements with Egypt and UAE: Tariffs to be eliminated on specific products
5-Jul-2024 Welcome to Serbia
Serbia has successfully finalized negotiations on free trade agreements with Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, which are set to come into effect following ratification and exchange of notes.
3-way FTA talks back on agenda
27-Jun-2024 China Daily
After a hiatus of over four years, negotiations for the China-Japan-South Korea Free Trade Agreement have returned to the table, with the focus on a higher level of liberalization that goes beyond the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, particularly in areas such as automobiles and key components, analysts said.
Commerce ministry in talks to upgrade FTA with South Korea
24-Jun-2024 Hindustan Times
While India gave significant tariff concessions, there’s a push for South Korea to give more meaningful concessions, especially for competitive Indian products.
Korea, EU discuss progress of bilateral FTA, regulations
12-Jun-2024 Korea Times
Korea’s trade ministry said Wednesday that it has discussed the progress of the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union and asked the economic bloc to address growing regulatory uncertainties for exporters.