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S. Korea to push for conclusion of RCEP this year despite pandemic
9-Jun-2020 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea said it will spare no efforts to conclude a mega Asia-Pacific trade pact by the end of this year in line with efforts to revitalize an extended slump in its exports amid the new coronavirus pandemic.
Lone Star hints intent on out-of-court settlement with Seoul over KEB dispute
5-Jun-2020 Pulse
US private equity firm Lone Star Funds suggested it was open to “amicable and sensible” out-of-court option to settle the longstanding dispute with the Korean government.
S. Korea, China to discuss expanding scope of FTA
26-May-2020 Yonhap
South Korea will hold the seventh round of talks with China to discuss expanding the scope of their bilateral free trade agreement to better cover the service and investment sectors.
Argentina reaffirms commitment to Mercosur but remains cautious about EU accord
22-May-2020 MercoPress
The Mercosur agreement with the EU will be subject to Parliament approval while Argentina is not interested in the South Korea deal, says Argentine Foreign Minister.
Differences among members, India-Mercosur PTA talks stalled
15-May-2020 Financial Express
The ongoing differences between Brazil and Argentina are expected to have important implications for the future course of action within MERCOSUR and its engagements with other trade and economic partners including India.
PHL-South Korea FTA moves despite virus
5-May-2020 Business Mirror
The Philippines is pushing on with negotiations to conclude its FTA with South Korea, but the trade deal’s finalization has been moved to November.
Free-trade talks continue despite the pandemic
28-Apr-2020 Khmer Times
Cambodia is closer to inking trade deals with developed economies despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
S. Korea to deepen economic ties with developing economies amid pandemic
24-Apr-2020 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea said will expand economic ties with developing nations to overcome the looming protectionism around the globe amid the new coronavirus pandemic.
S. Korea, Indonesia vow to ink FTA amid virus pandemic
6-Apr-2020 Yonhap
South Korea and Indonesia agreed to quickly implement it in a way that helps minimize the economic fallout from the new coronavirus pandemic.
South Korea aims for environmental leadership through green free trade agreements
3-Apr-2020 The Diplomat
South Korea has been especially keen to present an image of itself as an environmental leader to the global community.
S. Korea, Uzbekistan discuss launching joint study on bilateral FTA
27-Mar-2020 Yonhap
South Korea held a video conference with Uzbekistan to exchange details on their push to launch a joint study on forging a bilateral free trade agreement.
S. Korea, Uzbekistan discuss launching joint study on bilateral FTA
27-Mar-2020 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea held a video conference with Uzbekistan to exchange details on their push to launch a joint study on forging a bilateral free trade agreement.
Seoul, Moscow hold FTA talks for service sector
23-Mar-2020 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea launched another round of trade talks with Russia to flesh out details on the two country’s pending free trade agreement (FTA) in the service and investment segments.
South American bloc’s new trade appetite has suitors calling
11-Mar-2020 Bloomberg
Mercosur is negotiating with South Korea, Canada and Singapore, while Indonesia and Vietnam are possible candidates. Plus, a deal with the European Free Trade Association is in its final stages.
Regional MPs call for greater transparency of RCEP negotiations
10-Mar-2020 APHR
As ministers of the member countries of the RCEP meet for final negotiations over the trade agreement this week, regional lawmakers today expressed concern about the lack of parliamentary and public oversight of the deal, as well as its potential human rights impacts.
Cambodia seeking trade deals with developed nations
27-Feb-2020 The Straits Times
Cambodia is taking steps to negotiate FTAs with South Korea and the Eurasian Economic Union and will sign a trade deal with China.
Much improved FTA terms with Korea seen
24-Feb-2020 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines expressed optimism to conclude in April this year a much improved offer by South Korea in the proposed bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
South Korea to sign RCEP with or without India
13-Feb-2020 Auto Economic Times
South Korea will sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) pact with ASEAN countries, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand in November 2020, irrespective of India’s participation, claims a media report.
S. Korea eyes further economic cooperation with India
11-Feb-2020 Yonhap News Agency
Consider India as the key partner of the country’s New Southern policy, South Korea need to further beef up the economic cooperation.
Chengdu Trilateral Summit still to deliver
11-Feb-2020 East Asia Forum
The fact that China, Japan and South Korea (CJK) engaged in an agreed-upon trilateral summit framework, and bilateral dialogues on the sidelines, was no small achievement given heightened tensions between the three countries.