Korea


Free-trade talks with South Korea on fast track: Emerson
Trade Minister David Emerson says he's speeding ahead with free-trade talks with South Korea despite objections from the auto sector, and expects to sign a deal this year.
S.K.-Canada FTA talks set to cover similar ground as those with U.S.
During Korea-Canada free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, set to resume in their 10th round on April 23, Canada is reportedly going to bring to the table proposals on sensitive issues, such as its access to the South Korean beef market. The same issue brought controversy to the FTA between South Korea and the U.S., a deal agreed upon on April 2.
EU sees big export rise if Asia trade pacts agreed
European Union exports would rise by 40 billion euros ($54.3 billion) a year if the bloc reaches planned new free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries in Asia, the European Commission said.
European Commission welcomes adoption of negotiating mandates for new free trade agreements with India, Korea and ASEAN
The European Commission has welcomed the formal adoption by European Member States of negotiating mandates for a new generation of Free Trade Agreements with India, South Korea and ASEAN.
A juicy deal
Sunny prospects for the state's citrus industry are among many good reasons for Florida's members of Congress to get behind a proposed free-trade agreement between the United States and South Korea.
Prosecution opens probe on leaking of FTA documents
The prosecution has launched an investigation into the leaking of confidential government documents on negotiation strategies for free trade talks with the United States, prosecution officials said Saturday.
S. Korea, Canada to hold FTA talks next week
The South Korean government said Thursday it will hold its 10th round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Canada next week in Seoul.
Canada-South Korea free trade talks a non-starter with auto sector
Wary North American automakers and their unions are warning the Canadian government not to be tempted by a recently concluded South Korea-US free trade pact into a similar deal.
Huh Se-uk lives on in our struggle
Huh Se-uk has died, but he lives on in our struggle, which continues. Inheriting his message and strength, we will defeat the Korea-US FTA.