Korea


‘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.
Malaysia Places 412 Tariff Lines Under Asean-Korea FTA
Malaysia has placed 412 tariff lines under the sensitive track in the tariff liberalisation programme of the Asean-Korea Free Trade (AKFTA), which took effect from this month.
U.S. health expert warns Korea about effects of FTA
What would happen if a government's policy for public health comes under siege by lawsuits from foreign companies?
Indonesia offers LNG supplies to Japan, RoK
Indonesia is offering liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to Japan and South Korea from its largest natural gas field of Tanggguh in Papua province, local press said Monday. LNG supplies to the two countries will consume half of the production in Tangguh. Japan agreed to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) in exchange for the LNG supplies.
Thai-Korean trade talks hung up on rice
Thailand and South Korea will continue to work toward a bilateral free-trade agreement, according to Nitya Pibulsonggram, the minister of foreign affairs. Trade talks between the two countries were now focused on cutting tariffs for rice and fruit, two key Thai exports.
TDAP, Sri Lanka trade board to ink MoU
The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, (TDAP) and the Sri Lanka Trade Development Board (SLTDB) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate rapid increase in trade between Pakistan and Sri Lanka under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
South Korea re-establishes ban on US beef
South Korea has banned US beef shipments to that country after two recent shipments from Tyson and Cargill contained products that were intended for consumption in the United States.