Korea


S.Korea and China resume preliminary FTA talks
The South Korean and Chinese governments recently resumed preliminary ministerial discussions on sensitive areas prior to beginning discussions on a free trade agreement (FTA).
Korea-EU FTA to put Seoul at public health crossroads
Pharmaceuticals might not have been the most discussed sector before the Korea-European Union Free Trade Agreement came into effect from July 1.
Canadian agricultural commodity groups call for immediate resumption of free trade talks with South Korea
A coalition of Canadian agricultural commodity groups is calling on Canada's premiers and agriculture ministers to express their support the immediate resumption of free trade talks with the Republic of Korea.
Ruling bloc aims to pass contentious free trade deal with US next month
The South Korean government and the ruling party are moving to ratify a controversial free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States next month, party officials said on Thursday, a move that is expected to trigger backlash from opposition parties.
Free trade at what cost?
Inking free trade deals with South Korea, Panama and Colombia is among the highest priorities for the U.S. business community.
Economics Ministry maps out measures to cushion impact of Korea-US FTA
In an effort to help domestic exporters counter the impact of the South Korea-U.S. free trade agreement, Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs has proposed to offer tax rebates for imported industrial raw materials and components/parts with average tariffs topping 4.3%.
Korea-EU FTA set to hurt Japanese auto sales
Japanese carmakers such as Toyota and Honda struggled to secure a firm market share here in the first half of 2011 while other imported auto brands boasted record sales.
Polish ambassador says FTA will open new chapter in relationship
New Polish Ambassador to Korea Krzysztof Ignacy Majka had been a renowned scientist in his home country and didn’t know much about Asia until he went to India in 1979 as a research student.
South Korea's FTA strategy
A free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the European Union took effect on July 1. A close look at South Korea's strategy for securing FTAs with EU and the United States -- although the U.S. Congress has not approved the deal -- could give us a fresh perspective for reviewing Taiwan's economic strategy.
US Trade Rep. "Dumbfounded" by Republican Boycott of FTA Vote
The United States' top trade official, Ron Kirk, says he is "dumbfounded" by Republican senators who failed to show up for a hearing Thursday to take action on three pending free trade agreements, including the one with Korea.