Korea


Thailand-South Korea economic partnership agreement nears completion
Thailand and South Korea aim to finalize an economic partnership agreement (EPA) next year to further boost trade and investment. The EPA is expected to be signed during the 36th APEC summit in South Korea.
Korea, Britain launch new round of talks for upgrading FTA
Korea and Britain kicked off the third round of negotiations to upgrade their bilateral free trade agreement in response to changing global trade and business circumstances, the trade ministry said.
Korea begins fifth round of free trade talks with Malaysia
The industry ministry said that it has launched the fifth round of negotiations with Malaysia for a bilateral FTA as Korea aims to broaden its trade portfolio.
Dhaka, Seoul for concluding Economic Partnership Agreement
Bangladesh and South Korea have expressed strong interest in advancing negotiations to conclude an Economic Partnership Agreement.
Talks with Serbia begin on economic partnership agreement
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has begun negotiations on an economic partnership agreement, a type of free trade deal, with the country's first Balkan partner country Serbia.
India, Korea discuss upgrading of existing trade pact; promoting investments
The two countries are holding review meetings to upgrade the CEPA, which was operationalised in January 2010. So far, over 10 rounds of review talks have been held.
Senate ratifies PHL-South Korea FTA
The Philippine Senate has ratified a free trade agreement with South Korea. This move will reduce tariffs on various goods between the two countries. The Philippines aims to increase exports of bananas and processed pineapples to South Korea, while South Korean automakers are expected to benefit from reduced tariffs on their products.
Korea, Mongolia hold new round of talks for economic partnership agreement
Korea and Mongolia are actively negotiating a comprehensive economic partnership to strengthen bilateral ties. The third round of talks, held in Ulaanbaatar, focused on expanding trade, investment, and supply chain cooperation. Korea aims to diversify its markets and stabilize supply chains through this partnership.
Georgia, South Korea finalise economic partnership agreement in Tbilisi meeting
Georgian and South Korean officials held the final round of talks for an economic partnership agreement, resulting in agreement on “key areas” including trade in goods and services, intellectual property rights and customs.
Indonesia eyes export growth with RoK via IK-CEPA
The Indonesian Government is aiming to expand exports to the Republic of Korea (RoK) through the Indonesia-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IK-CEPA), which has been in effect for the past year.