Top diplomats of Korea, Britain discuss FTA, renewable energy

The top diplomats of Korea and Britain have discussed efforts to boost cooperation in the economy and other areas, including revising the bilateral free trade pact and strengthening the partnership in renewable energy.

2025-11-12

The task ahead for Korean trade in the Trump era

Joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) can no longer be postponed. It is the logical next step in Korea’s trade strategy — and a necessary shield against the uncertainties of the Trump era.

2025-08-18

Finance minister says FTA with U.S. still effective despite tariff deal

Korea's finance chief said Wednesday that the country's FTA with the United States remains effective despite a recent tariff agreement between the two countries.

2025-08-06

Korea, Britain set to hold 5th round of follow-up negotiations to improve FTA

Korea and Britain were set to kick off a fresh round of follow-up negotiations aimed at upgrading their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to further facilitate trade and investment between the two countries, Seoul's Industry Ministry said Monday.

2025-07-07

U.S. think tank criticizes Trump's reciprocal tariff on Korea as 'political'

The Korea Economic Institute of America, a U.S. think tank criticized the Donald Trump administration’s decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Korean goods as a "reciprocal" measure for lacking economic rationale.

2025-06-26

Lee, Malaysian PM discuss FTA, expanding cooperation in 1st phone talks

President Lee Jae Myung and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed Monday to work together to expand bilateral cooperation in a "mutually beneficial and substantive" manner.

2025-06-23

Korea, Malaysia set to hold ninth round of FTA negotiations in Kuala Lumpur

Korea and Malaysia were set to hold their ninth round of negotiations for a bilateral FTA on Tuesday, as the two sides seek to broaden their trade portfolio and enhance cooperation, Seoul's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

2025-05-13

Korea, China to hold talks on expanding FTA in service, investment and finance

Korea and China will hold a round of negotiations to expand their existing FTA in the service, investment and finance sectors from Tuesday in Beijing, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said the same day.

2025-04-15

Korea, Malaysia set to hold 8th round of negotiations on bilateral FTA

Korea and Malaysia were set to hold their eighth round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) Tuesday, as the two sides seek to broaden their trade portfolio and enhance cooperation, Seoul's Industry Ministry said.

2025-04-08

As tariffs slam the world, one Korean industry slides under the radar

Korean biopharmaceutical firms have found temporary relief after being spared the “reciprocal” tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.

2025-04-04

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