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The government of South Korea has concluded, or is pursuing negotiations for, a number of bilateral free trade and investment agreements. Korean social movements have been mobilizing in opposition to these ever since the Korea-Chile FTA was proposed. So far, South Korea has signed deals with Chile (2004), EFTA (2004), Singapore (2005), ASEAN (2007) the US (2007, ratified in 2011), Peru (2011) and Turkey (2012). Talks are under way with Canada, China, Mexico, India, the EU and, technically speaking, Japan. Negotiations with Colombia have stalled over Colombia’s demands for access for better terms for its fruit and flower exports than what Korea gives Chile and Peru. Seoul is also looking to open discussions with Mercosur, Malaysia, Mexico and possibly Israel.

last update: May 2012
Photo: Joe Mabel / CC BY-SA 3.0


S. Korea, Britain to hold new round of talks for upgrading FTA
South Korea was to hold the second round of negotiations with Britain for upgrading the bilateral free trade agreement in response to changing global trade and business circumstances.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to visit India this year: envoy
South Korea and India are hopeful of concluding ongoing negotiations to upgrade the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
S. Korea, India to hold new round of talks on upgrading free trade pact
South Korea and India will launch a new round of negotiations to upgrade their bilateral trade pact, Seoul’s trade ministry said.
S. Korea, Britain launch talks to improve bilateral FTA
South Korea has launched the first round of talks with Britain to discuss ways to improve their bilateral free trade agreement.
Guatemala joins Korea-Central America FTA
Korea’s trade ministry said that Guatemala has formally signed a deal to join Seoul’s free trade agreement with a group of Central American nations.
S. Korea to hold FTA talks with GCC nations this week
South Korea plans to hold talks with the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council this week in Saudi Arabia in the latest effort to work out differences to forge a free trade agreement, the industry ministry said.
S. Korea, Britain to launch talks for FTA upgrade next month
South Korea and Britain will begin negotiations for upgrading the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) next month in response to changing global business circumstances.
Britain to launch South Korea trade talks during Yoon visit
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
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
Korea’s trade ministry said it has agreed with Georgia to officially launch negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership on trade and supply chains.