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Trilateral FTA talks held in Beijing
The 11th round of negotiations for a trilateral free trade agreement between China, Japan, and South Korea was held in Beijing on January 11.
Asian allies’ envoys urge Trump to drop opposition to TPP
U.S.-allied Asian ambassadors are urging President-elect Donald Trump to reconsider his opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement and keep the U.S. engaged in Asia.
One year later, Korea-China FTA has yet to bring significant changes
Although exports of Korean products that had their tariffs lowered thanks to the FTA gradually increased over the year, local industries have yet to take full advantage of the deal.
S. Korea starts 2nd round of FTA talks with Israel
South Korea has started the second round of free trade talks to discuss ways to boost bilateral economic exchanges and investment.
Korea willing to listen to US on improving free trade
Korea is willing to be more "flexible and complementary" by further hearing out the U.S.’ suggestions on their bilateral free trade, says Minister of Trade.
Court orders release of all S. Korea-US free trade agreement negotiation documents
Trade Ministry had argued that documents must not be released to protect South Korea’s future negotiations
S. Korea-Chile FTA to be improved
The main pillar of the Chilean economy is mining and Chile mainly imports industrial products, machinery and intermediate goods from South Korea.
S. Korea, six Central American countries sign free trade deal
South Korea reached an agreement with six Central American countries on a free trade deal, which is expected to pave wider ways for Asia’s fourth-largest economy to tap deeply into the continent.
Neighbors’ political ties key to substantial collaboration
China, Japan and the Republic of Korea trade ministers agreed to speed up their negotiations on a trilateral free trade deal.
S. Korea, Central America to begin 7th round of FTA negotiations
South Korea kicks off another round of free trade negotiations with six Central American countries in Seoul.
Korean workers launch major wave of strikes, winning international support
US unions might use the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement, which includes a clause designed to protect labor rights, to assist their Korean allies striking against government “reform” proposals that would make it easier for employers to fire workers, weaken seniority protections won through collective bargaining and privatize some state-owned industries.
S. Korea, Costa Rica agree to strive for early conclusion of FTA negotiations
The leaders of South Korea and Costa Rica agreed Wednesday to strive for an early conclusion of free trade negotiations between the Asian nation and six Central American countries
Pakistan, South Korea to move forward on FTA
Pakistan and South Korea are all set to kick off formal negotiation on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at boosting bilateral trade.
Seoul, Moscow agree to seek Korea-EAEU FTA
Seoul and Moscow agreed to seek a free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
S. Korea, DR Congo share need for bilateral investment treaty
South Korea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo see the need to sign a bilateral investment treaty "as soon as possible" so that Korean companies can develop mines and seaports in the DRC
India writes to Singapore, Japan and South Korea to recast investment deals
India has turned its attention to comprehensive economic partnership agreements with Singapore, Japan and South Korea after having fixed the loopholes in the much-abused investment treaties with Mauritius and Cyprus.
Trade data shows fallacy in Trump’s claims about Korea-US FTA
Korea’s government-affiliated news agency, Yonhap, engages US presidential candidate Donald Trump on who has benefitted most from the US-Korea FTA.