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S. Korea to hold FTA talks with GCC nations this week
11-Dec-2023 Yonhap
South Korea plans to hold talks with the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council this week in Saudi Arabia in the latest effort to work out differences to forge a free trade agreement, the industry ministry said.
’GCC-China FTA soon; plans afoot to upgrade pact with Singapore’
11-Dec-2023 Gulf Times
The Gulf Co-operation Council will soon enter into free trade agreement with China and the region is in advanced stage of negotiations with South Korea; while it seeks to upgrade agreement with Singapore.
S. Korea to ratify free trade pact with PH soon: envoy
6-Dec-2023 PNA
South Korea is eager to see increased trade and investment with the Philippines, Korean Ambassador to the Philippines said, as he conveyed Seoul’s intention to ratify its recently signed free trade agreement with Manila “soon”.
S. Korea, Britain to launch talks for FTA upgrade next month
4-Dec-2023 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea and Britain will begin negotiations for upgrading the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) next month in response to changing global business circumstances.
China, Japan, South Korea seek summit in latest bid to ease relations
27-Nov-2023 Reuters
Chinese foreign minister called on the three countries to restart negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement as soon as possible.
India seeks early review of Asean, Korea trade pacts
21-Nov-2023 Financial Express
India has urged Singapore and South Korea to speed up the review of trade agreements for concluding the process at the earliest.
Britain to launch South Korea trade talks during Yoon visit
21-Nov-2023 Reuters
Britain and South Korea will launch negotiations on a new free trade agreement (FTA) and sign a new diplomatic accord during a state visit by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol this week.
South Korea govt eyes EPA with Thailand
20-Nov-2023 Bangkok Post
Talks are underway for South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy to enter an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Thailand.
Korea, Georgia launch negotiations for economic partnership
14-Nov-2023 Korea Times
Korea’s trade ministry said it has agreed with Georgia to officially launch negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership on trade and supply chains.
S. Korea, EU to launch talks for digital trade agreement
31-Oct-2023 Yonhap
South Korea’s trade ministry agreed with the European Union to launch negotiations for a digital trade agreement in line with efforts to seek broader partnerships in online commerce and data industries.
S. Korea, Ecuador strike free trade agreement
24-Oct-2023 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea struck a free trade agreement with Ecuador and plan to officially sign the deal in the first half of next year following due domestic procedures. Under the deal, South Korea will remove tariffs on 96.4 percent of all items and Ecuador will lift tariffs on 92.8 percent of all products traded.
Korea, Arab nations to hold 8th round of FTA talks in Seoul
23-Oct-2023 The Korea Times
Korea and a group of Arab countries were set to launch a new round of negotiations for their free trade deal in Seoul on Monday, Seoul’s industry ministry said Sunday.
S. Korea, UAE hold formal talks for free trade deal
4-Oct-2023 Yonhap
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have launched formal negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, Seoul’s industry ministry said.
Sri Lanka seeks bilateral trade agreement with South Korea
21-Sep-2023 Economy Next
Sri Lanka’s President and his South Korean counterpart discussed the importance of finalizing a trade agreement between Sri Lanka and South Korea, and enhancing investment relations between the two nations.
Korea, India to boost economic ties by improving free trade agreement
12-Sep-2023 Korea Times
Korean Presiden and Indian Prime Minister explored ways to improve their economic partnership by improving a free trade agreement Korea and India signed, known as the CEPA, and lowering non-tariff barriers.
After SoKor, other countries eyed for free trade deal
11-Sep-2023 Malaya Business Insight
Following the signing last week of the free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, the Philippines is readying similar deals with other countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the European Union (EU) and through Asean with Canada.
S. Korea, Philippines sign free trade deal
8-Sep-2023 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea and the Philippines signed a free trade pact in a move expected to bolster bilateral economic and industry ties, Seoul’s industry ministry said.
PM Han holds talks with Serbian counterpart
8-Sep-2023 Yonhap
South Korean Prime Minister welcomed the signing of a bilateral investment treaty aimed at promoting mutual investments between the two countries.
Guatemala to join S. Korea-Central America FTA
5-Sep-2023 Yonhap News Agency
Guatemala will join a free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and a group of Central American nations, Seoul’s trade ministry said. Guatemala was initially among dialogue partners for the FTA, but it had stepped out during negotiations amid differences on tariff and country of origin related rules.
S. Korea files for cancellation of int’l tribunal’s compensation order in Lone Star case
1-Sep-2023 Yonhap
The South Korean government filed an appeal seeking to cancel an international tribunal’s order to pay compensation to American private equity firm Lone Star Funds with the firm’s sell-off of the now-defunct Korea Exchange Bank.