Korea


10th ISDS case against South Korea
Reportedly, Berjaya, Malaysian investor initiated ISDS dispute against South Korea.
Trade Minister of South Korea should not undermine the ISDS reform objectives pursued by the Prime Minister
CSOs call for Trade Minister of South Korea should not undermine the ISDS reform objectives pursued by the Prime Minister
Gov't seeks labor law revisions for parliamentary ratification of key ILO conventions
South Korean government plans to seek a revision of labor laws in a way that will strengthen workers' right to organize as it pushes for a parliamentary ratification of key international labor standards.
International arbitration newsletter - July 2019 | Regional overview: Asia Pacific
Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea.
South Korean Prime Minister considers abolishing ISDS
Media reports from South Korea have suggested that South Korean Prime Minister Mr. Lee Nak-Yeon is considering abolishing ISDS from Korean Trade agreements.
South Korea stipulates exception of settlement goods in trade deal with Tel Aviv
Israel media have revealed that the new South Korea-Israel Free Trade agreement will exclude goods produced in the occupied territories of Jerusalem and West Bank and the Golan Heights.
(2nd LD) S. Korean, Israeli presidents agree to seek early FTA deal
The presidents of South Korea and Israel agreed to push for an early deal in talks on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) during a summit in Seoul.
PH, SoKor eye to sign FTA by November
The Philippines Trade Secretary expects to open up the South Korean market to more Philippine products other than traditional agricultural goods, with the free trade deal which is targeted to be signed this November.
S. Korea, US hold talks on competition-related issues under FTA
South Korea and the United States on Tuesday held their first formal consultations on competition-related issues under their bilateral free trade agreement.
S. Korea to become global test case in its trade dispute with the EU
The European Commission’s request to convene a panel of experts in its dispute with South Korea over labor issues means that South Korea is becoming a major global test case.