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S.Korea trade chief expects talks with US to gather momentum in coming weeks
South Korea’s trade talks with the U.S. faced slow progress due to domestic political upheaval, including leadership changes that created uncertainty. President Lee Jae Myung, who won a snap election in early June 2025, initially signaled no urgency for a U.S. deal during his campaign but has since committed to accelerating negotiations.
S. Korea, Thailand set to hold 6th round of economic partnership negotiations
South Korea and Thailand are set to kick off their sixth round of negotiations for a bilateral economic partnership agreement.
Georgia and South Korea conclude fifth round of negotiations on Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement
Georgia and the Republic of Korea conducted the fifth round of negotiations on the draft Agreement on Bilateral Promotion and Protection of Investments.
(Yonhap Interview) Africa a 'market of certainty' for S. Korea amid shifting trade climate: AfCFTA chief
Africa offers South Korea a reliable alternative market grounded in a rules-based system and predictability, making it an attractive partner amid a shifting global trade environment, the head of the region's free trade bloc has said.
Digital trade: the new frontline in the fight for our rights
The EU is signing digital trade deals that could undermine fundamental rights and block oversight of software systems shaping our lives. From data protection to algorithmic accountability.
S. Korea, Malaysia set to hold 9th round of FTA negotiations in Kuala Lumpur
South Korea and Malaysia were set to hold their ninth round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, as the two sides seek to broaden their trade portfolio and enhance cooperation.
US and South Korea had 'very successful' trade talks, Bessent says
The US and South Korea had a "very successful" meeting, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as the two countries opened trade talks that may even result in some form of renegotiated US-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
South Korea's acting president Han expects positive outcome from US trade talks
South Korea's acting president Han Duck-soo expects this week's trade talks with the United States to pave the way for a mutually beneficial outcome.
Korea, Thailand resume EPA talks to boost trade ties
South Korea and Thailand are conducting their fifth round of negotiations this week in Bangkok to finalize an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) aimed at deepening trade and investment ties. The talks, led by senior trade officials from both countries, cover 13 key areas including goods, services, investment, intellectual property, and sustainable development.
S. Korea not to appeal court ruling on compensation to US fund Mason
South Korea has decided not to appeal a Singaporean court's rejection of its lawsuit seeking to annul an investor-state dispute settlement.