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Britain to launch South Korea trade talks during Yoon visit
21-Nov-2023 Reuters
Britain and South Korea will launch negotiations on a new free trade agreement (FTA) and sign a new diplomatic accord during a state visit by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol this week.
South Korea govt eyes EPA with Thailand
20-Nov-2023 Bangkok Post
Talks are underway for South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy to enter an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Thailand.
Korea, Georgia launch negotiations for economic partnership
14-Nov-2023 Korea Times
Korea’s trade ministry said it has agreed with Georgia to officially launch negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership on trade and supply chains.
S. Korea, EU to launch talks for digital trade agreement
31-Oct-2023 Yonhap
South Korea’s trade ministry agreed with the European Union to launch negotiations for a digital trade agreement in line with efforts to seek broader partnerships in online commerce and data industries.
S. Korea, Ecuador strike free trade agreement
24-Oct-2023 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea struck a free trade agreement with Ecuador and plan to officially sign the deal in the first half of next year following due domestic procedures. Under the deal, South Korea will remove tariffs on 96.4 percent of all items and Ecuador will lift tariffs on 92.8 percent of all products traded.
Korea, Arab nations to hold 8th round of FTA talks in Seoul
23-Oct-2023 The Korea Times
Korea and a group of Arab countries were set to launch a new round of negotiations for their free trade deal in Seoul on Monday, Seoul’s industry ministry said Sunday.
S. Korea, UAE hold formal talks for free trade deal
4-Oct-2023 Yonhap
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have launched formal negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, Seoul’s industry ministry said.
Sri Lanka seeks bilateral trade agreement with South Korea
21-Sep-2023 Economy Next
Sri Lanka’s President and his South Korean counterpart discussed the importance of finalizing a trade agreement between Sri Lanka and South Korea, and enhancing investment relations between the two nations.
Korea, India to boost economic ties by improving free trade agreement
12-Sep-2023 Korea Times
Korean Presiden and Indian Prime Minister explored ways to improve their economic partnership by improving a free trade agreement Korea and India signed, known as the CEPA, and lowering non-tariff barriers.
After SoKor, other countries eyed for free trade deal
11-Sep-2023 Malaya Business Insight
Following the signing last week of the free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, the Philippines is readying similar deals with other countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the European Union (EU) and through Asean with Canada.
S. Korea, Philippines sign free trade deal
8-Sep-2023 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea and the Philippines signed a free trade pact in a move expected to bolster bilateral economic and industry ties, Seoul’s industry ministry said.
PM Han holds talks with Serbian counterpart
8-Sep-2023 Yonhap
South Korean Prime Minister welcomed the signing of a bilateral investment treaty aimed at promoting mutual investments between the two countries.
Guatemala to join S. Korea-Central America FTA
5-Sep-2023 Yonhap News Agency
Guatemala will join a free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and a group of Central American nations, Seoul’s trade ministry said. Guatemala was initially among dialogue partners for the FTA, but it had stepped out during negotiations amid differences on tariff and country of origin related rules.
S. Korea files for cancellation of int’l tribunal’s compensation order in Lone Star case
1-Sep-2023 Yonhap
The South Korean government filed an appeal seeking to cancel an international tribunal’s order to pay compensation to American private equity firm Lone Star Funds with the firm’s sell-off of the now-defunct Korea Exchange Bank.
Thailand mulls Korean pact
31-Aug-2023 Bangkok Post
Thailand is in talks with South Korea to explore the possibility of establishing a free trade agreement (FTA). The proposal aims to build upon the existing Asean-South Korea FTA and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Dhaka seeks comprehensive strategic partnership with Seoul
30-Aug-2023 Dhaka Tribune
The two countries should explore the possibility of signing a bilateral agreement on preferential trade in the post-graduation period, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam said.
Korea protests France’s EV subsidy rules
30-Aug-2023 The Korea Times
Korea is expressing strong concerns over France’s proposed revision of electric vehicle subsidies as it could violate the Korea-European Union Free Trade Agreement, according to industry officials and trade experts.
Korea pushing to sign free trade pacts with 7 emerging nations
25-Aug-2023 Korea Times
Korea is pushing to sign a bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco, Thailand, Pakistan, Serbia, and the Dominican Republic, and held a public hearing session in Seoul.
PH, Korea eye FTA signing next month
22-Aug-2023 PNA
The Philippines and the Republic of Korea are aiming to sign the bilateral free trade agreement next month, Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Monday said.
S. Korea ready to sign trade deal; PHL working on internal approval
10-Aug-2023 Business World
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said South Korea has declared its readiness to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines, which is still working on domestic approval processes which could take two months.