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Korea, EU discuss progress of bilateral FTA, regulations
Korea’s trade ministry said Wednesday that it has discussed the progress of the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union and asked the economic bloc to address growing regulatory uncertainties for exporters.
Presidents Ruto, Samia eye trade deals with South Korea
The trip will set the stage for Kenya and South Korea to initiate negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries.
US, Indo-Pacific partners holding talks in Singapore on clean energy
The US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is holding a ministerial meeting this week in Singapore, including major firms joining a "Clean Economy" investor forum to boost infrastructure and climate investments across the region.
Georgia-South Korea hold second round of talks for economic partnership agreement
Georgian and South Korean officials held a second round of talks to negotiate an economic partnership agreement, resulting in “positive” evaluations and deals on “key issues”.
Morocco, Korea hold talks to establish legal framework on trade and investment
Morocco and the Republic of Korea signed a Joint Statement on the launch of exploratory discussions to establish a legal framework on trade and investment between the two countries.
Tanzania, S. Korea signs US$2.5bilion deal
Tanzania will engage in discussions leading to an Economic Partnership Agreement with Korea.
S. Korea, UAE forge comprehensive economic partnership pact
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement freeing up trade between the two countries.
China, Japan and South Korea to revive FTA talks
Japan, South Korea and China held their first joint summit in more than four years on Monday, seeking deeper commercial ties to bolster their economies, including by aiming for progress in stalled negotiations toward a free trade agreement (FTA), but with Seoul and Tokyo also using the occasion to criticize North Korea over a planned satellite launch.
S. Korea, Indonesia discuss partnership in development of key minerals
South Korea’s industry ministry said it has shared ideas with Indonesia on expanding bilateral cooperation in the development of a stable supply chain for key minerals. The two countries vowed to further utilize the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), as well as global platforms such as the RCEP.
RCEP members encouraged to harmonize rules
Members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership can further improve the alignment of operational guidelines across key sectors such as competition policy and trade in services to elevate mutual openness, said trade experts and foreign scholars on Sunday.
Marcos: PH, South Korea to sign free trade pact this year
President Marcos believes that the Philippines and South Korea will approve their free trade agreement (FTA) this year. He also aims for a separate deal to grant duty-free access for certain Philippine products to the South Korean market.
Trade minister meets head of African trade bloc
Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo has met Wamkele Mene, the secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in Seoul and they discussed ways to expand economic ties, officials said.
Korea, Georgia kick off new round of trade talks
Korea and Georgia kicked off another round of talks for a comprehensive economic partnership on trade and supply chains.
S. Korea ordered to pay Mason Capital 43.8 bln won in investor-state suit
An international tribunal ordered South Korea to pay 43.8 billion won (US$32 million) in compensation to US-based hedge fund Mason Capital in an investor-state suit the company filed over a controversial 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates
S. Korea, Chile hold talks on improving bilateral FTA
South Korea’s trade ministry it has launched another round of talks with Chile to update their bilateral free trade agreement, aiming to reflect the latest changes in the global supply chain and the digital economy.
PM of South Korea hopes Economic Partnership Agreement with Mongolia to be adopted soon
Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Han Duk-soo met with his Mongolian colleague Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai in Seoul. Han Duk-soo expressed hope that the two countries will adopt the Economic Partnership Agreement as soon as possible.
Philippines expected to ratify South Korea FTA by midyear
The Philippines could ratify the free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea by the middle of the year, with no issues expected to arise from the deal, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Thailand and S. Korea to start economic partnership talks this year
Thailand and South Korea are opening negotiations for an economic partnership agreement (EPA) to pave the way for a free trade deal between the two countries by late 2025 or early 2026, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
Korea, Malaysia to resume free trade talks
Korea’s trade ministry said it has agreed with Malaysia to resume their bilateral free trade agreement talks that have been stalled since 2019.
S. Korea, Bangladesh discuss ways to broaden economic ties
South Korea’s industry ministry said Friday it has discussed ways to broaden the economic ties with Bangladesh, including seeking a bilateral trade and investment promotion framework (TIPF).