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S. Korea, Peru to hold free trade talks next week
South Korea and Peru will hold their fifth round of free trade negotiations next week, Seoul's trade ministry said Tuesday.
Japan-Korea: Free trade talks
The Japanese government needs to take steps to make an FTA more attractive to Korean industries, says the Asahi Shimbun
US beef exports to Korea more than doubled in 1st half: USMEF
US beef exports to South Korea rose sharply during the first six months of the year, industry sources said Monday, with some politicians demanding the restricted shipment of beef be addressed before the ratification of the pending free trade deal with South Korea.
Korean ambassador to talk free trade with Ford, Chrysler
The South Korean ambassador to the United States will meet with top executives at Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC on Wednesday during a day-long visit to Detroit to discuss a contentious free trade agreement.
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.