Korea
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
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16-Oct-2014 Yonhap Des ALE avec la Chine, le Vietnam et la Nouvelle-Zélande avant la fin de l’année ?
La Corée du Sud a indiqué ce jeudi qu’elle s’efforcerait de conclure des accords de libre-échange (ALE) avec la Chine, le Vietnam et la Nouvelle-Zélande d’ici à la fin de cette année. -
16-Oct-2014 S. Korea pushes to strike FTAs with China, Vietnam, New Zealand this year
South Korea said Thursday it will push to conclude free trade agreements (FTA) with China, Vietnam and New Zealand before the year’s end. -
15-Oct-2014 S. Korea, New Zealand to hold fresh round of FTA negotiations this week
South Korea and New Zealand are set to hold a new round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) this week, the Seoul government said Tuesday, amid hopes from both sides that the latest round will be the last of its kind. -
26-Aug-2014 Korea JoongAng Daily FTA benefits elude Kaesong
None of the companies operating in the Kaesong Industrial Complex are eligible for FTA benefits because of sanctions from developed countries against North Korea. -
13-Aug-2014 Vietnam + Vietnam y Sudcorea firmarán TLC a finales de este año
En una reunión en Seúl con el jefe del Departamento Económico del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam, Vuong Dinh Hue, el titular recabó el apoyo del visitante a la aceleración del TLC. -
11-Aug-2014 Korea Times Ecuador wants Korea to start CEPA talks immediately
Ecuadorian Ambassador Nicolas Trujillo Newlin called the Korean government today, urging it begin negotiations toward signing a trade agreement with the country. -
1-Aug-2014 Oryza.com South Korea farmers begin fresh protests against rice market liberalization
Farmers are demanding a Rice Tariff Law and also want the government to exclude rice from all future Free Trade Agreements (FTA). -
24-Jul-2014 Korea Herald KITA releases FTA report in English
The Institute for International Trade, a think tank under the Korea International Trade Association, released a report in English on Korea’s free trade agreement policies, processes and communication strategies between governments and private businesses. -
7-Jul-2014 Korea Times Ecuador urges Korea to begin trade negotiations
Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino Thursday urged Korea to take steps toward a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with his country as soon as possible. -
7-Jul-2014 World Bulletin S.Korea announces new free trade deal with Turkey
South Korea and Turkey have paved the way for a new free trade deal covering the service and investment sectors, according to Seoul’s trade ministry on Monday. -
7-Jul-2014 Yonhap Séoul et Ankara ont conclu un ALE de facto sur les services et investissements
La Corée du Sud et la Turquie ont tenu leur septième série de négociations à Séoul entre les 30 juin et 4 juillet et ont conclu un accord de libre-échange (ALE) de facto dans les secteurs des services et investissements -
6-Jun-2014 Oryza Korea-Colombia free trade agreement excludes rice and rice related products, says USDA Post
USDA Post reports that South Korea’s National Assembly has ratified the Korea-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, but the FTA excludes rice and other rice related products. -
11-May-2014 Colombia thrilled about Korea FTA
Colombia is set to gain a foothold in East Asia after a free trade agreement is signed with Korea. -
13-Mar-2014 Arirang Korea continues to push for more free trade deals
Those for — and against — the government’s initiative to sign more free trade deals continue to lock horns and its still unclear whether the government’s on-going FTA negotiations will help or harm the Korean economy. -
7-Mar-2014 Yonhap Corea: La 4ª ronda de conversaciones del TLC trilateral con Japón y China termina con pocos progresos
La cuarta ronda de negociaciones del tratado de libre comercio (TLC) trilateral con China y Japón, que comenzó el pasado martes en Seúl, terminó sin progresos importantes, limitándose, en gran parte, a fijar el límite de sus discusiones, dijo, este viernes, el Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Energía en un comunicado de prensa. -
17-Jan-2014 Arirang Korea & India to upgrade CEPA, revise tax treaty
Korean President Park and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have decided to quickly upgrade the Korea-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, or CEPA, so that it covers not only goods, but also investments and services. -
13-Jan-2014 Wall St Journal Seoul affirms interest in joining TPP, but says China deal comes first
South Korea’s Trade Ministry made clear Monday that the country will prioritize bilateral free trade negotiations with China this year over the multilateral Trans-Pacific Partnership -
13-Jan-2014 Yonhap Séoul donnera une priorité absolue à la signature d’un ALE avec la Chine
Le gouvernement accordera une priorité absolue à la signature de l’ALE avec la Chine avec l’objectif de faciliter la pénétration des entreprises sud-coréennes sur le marché intérieur de la Chine en plein essor. Il examinera également la faisabilité du Partenariat transpacifique (TPP). -
9-Jan-2014 Korea IT Times Korea and Myanmar sign investment guarantee treaty
The governments of Myanmar and Korea have signed an investment guarantee agreement to protect companies like POSCO and Daewoo International operating in Burma. -
4-Dec-2013 National Business Review Korea suddenly wants in to TPP, resumes FTA talks with NZ
South Korea has suddenly emerged as willing would-be partner in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement, as well as announcing today it was resuming negotiations with New Zealand on a free trade deal.
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Korean People’s Action against FTA and WTO (KoPA)
KoPA is a coalition of around 50 NGOs, social movement organizations, political parties, peasant organizations and trade unions working, among other things, to stop bilateral and regional free trade agreements and the WTO. -
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