Korea


S Korean minister calls on EU firms to consider investment in Kaesong complex
No foreign firm has expressed interest in the facility that South Korea wants to build up as a showcase for economic cooperation between the Koreas.
Hillary Clinton slams proposed US-Korea trade pact
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Democratic front-runner in the presidential race, said on Saturday she would oppose ratification of a free trade pact with South Korea because it would harm the US auto industry, among other things.
People's forum on the Korea-US free trade agreement
A people's forum in Washington DC on the impact of the KorUS FTA -- and what we need to do
Vietnam reduces tariffs on RoK imports
The Ministry of Finance has issued new tariffs imposed on goods imported from the Republic of Korea (RoK) following the ASEAN-RoK Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA) coming into effect on June 1.
Secret FTA deal could lower meat safety standards
In a secret deal struck just before the two countries signed a free trade agreement (FTA) in early April, the South Korean government promised the US it would offer a "de facto" relinquishment of its authority to conduct hygiene and quarantine tests on US imported beef.
Nelson Seeks Action in Face of Resumed South Korean Beef Ban
This week, South Korea once again instituted a blanket ban on U.S. beef imports after a paperwork error led to U.S. beef intended for domestic consumption to be sent to South Korea. Nebraska's Senator Ben Nelson today announced that he would seek a U.S. response to the South Koreans' action.
‘S. Korea-US Alliance Manifested in FTA'
The half-century Korea-U.S. military alliance will continue to evolve throughout the 21st century because of the two countries' ``convergence of national interests'' beyond security issues, the top U.S. military officer said.
June 11th in DC: People's Forum on the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement
Monday, June 11th, a free People's Forum on the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement will be held in Washington DC - All are welcome!
USTR Schwab defends Korea FTA from auto industry criticism
A top U.S. trade negotiator on Tuesday disputed American auto industry criticism of a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, saying it was a "myth" to believe the pact works against carmakers.
Korea's U.S. Trade Treaty Could Pave Way for Canadian Pact
Canadian trade officials will be carefully examining the free trade agreement recently inked by South Korea and the United States and applying any lessons learned to their own ongoing negotiations with the Asian country.