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The government of South Korea and nine members of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam) signed an FTA together in May 2006, which took effect in July 2006.

Due to concerns about agriculture, particularly the deal’s provisions on rice and livestock, Thailand negotiated separate arrangements with the Korean government to join the pact in early 2009. Korea is also interested in a separate, higher level FTA with Malaysia.

last update: May 2012
Photo: Joe Mabel / CC BY-SA 3.0


Korea, Malaysia discuss closer bilateral trade ties
Korea’s trade ministry said it has discussed ways to bolster trade cooperation with Malaysia by expediting ongoing negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement.
Korea begins fifth round of free trade talks with Malaysia
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.
Korea, Thailand launch first round of talks for trade deal
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.
Thailand and S. Korea to start economic partnership talks this year
Thailand and South Korea are opening negotiations for an economic partnership agreement (EPA) to pave the way for a free trade deal between the two countries by late 2025 or early 2026, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
Korea, Malaysia to resume free trade talks
Korea’s trade ministry said it has agreed with Malaysia to resume their bilateral free trade agreement talks that have been stalled since 2019.
Upgraded ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement in pipeline
ASEAN is currently in the process of upgrading its existing free trade agreement with dialogue partner South Korea, according to Satvinder Singh, the deputy secretary-general for ASEAN Economic Community.
Cambodia-Korea FTA comes into force today
The Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement comes into force and will be used by two parties to encourage more investors from The Republic of South Korea to invest in the Kingdom and export products to the Korean counterpart and third countries.
PH, SoKor target to sign free trade deal in Q1 2023
Manila and Seoul target to conclude discussions of their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in order to sign the trade pact by first quarter of next year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
Korea calls for digital pact with ASEAN under FTA framework
Korea suggested a new agreement on digital technology and systems with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries under their free trade pact in a move to further bolster bilateral economic ties, Seoul’s trade ministry said.
Cambodian parliament ratifies bilateral FTA with S. Korea
The National Assembly of Cambodia on Wednesday ratified the bilateral free trade agreement between Cambodia and South Korea.