Korea


FTA with EU to be completed soon
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade signaled yesterday that the free trade agreement between Korea and the European Union could be signed soon.
South Korean ambassador touts free trade pact
South Korea's ambassador to the United States said ratification of a free trade agreement between this country and his would benefit both countries, including an increase in U.S. jobs.
Peru, Korea to hold last round of FTA talks on August 30
Peru and the Republic of Korea will hold the Fifth Round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations on August 30, and announce the end of negotiations, Foreign Minister and Tourism Martin Perez reported Friday.
KCCI Dispatches Economic Mission for KOR-US FTA
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) is giving careful consideration about sending an economic mission to the US for early settlement.
Maps of corporations to gain new rights to sue under Korea FTA
Public Citizen now have exclusive Google maps of the locations of corporations that would gain new rights to challenge public interest laws under the US-Korea FTA.
Politics behind trade
When politicians and bureaucrats make frequent remarks about the welfare and interests of citizens, one senses another election season is coming. That seems to be the case with the United States these days.
Half of S. Korean firms concerned over China-Taiwan trade deal: survey
Nearly half of South Korean companies are worried that the new trade pact between China and Taiwan could negatively affect their businesses.
Trade pacts hurting Maine, manufacturers tell top US trade rep
On the second day of a two-day visit to Maine, the president's top trade advisor has been hearing from some members of the state's manufacturing sector about how trade policy has been hurting them.
U.S. lawmakers ask for revision to S. Korea FTA textile clause
U.S. lawmakers have asked for a revision to the textile clause in the free trade agreement (FTA) signed with South Korea in 2007, congressional sources said Friday.
Kirk: Korea-US FTA Renegotiations Will Only Focus on Beef and Auto
United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk says it is unlikely that other clauses will be included when bilateral talks are held to address Washington's concerns on beef and auto regarding the Korea-US free trade agreement.