Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea aims to diversify supply chains by pursuing more FTAs with emerging markets

Korea aims to expand its FTA network with emerging markets, such as Latin America and Africa, in its latest effort to diversify supply chains, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday.

2026-04-13

Korea, Asean hold inaugural joint committee meeting to discuss upgrading bilateral FTA

Korea and Asean on Wednesday held the inaugural meeting of a joint committee designed to discuss improvements to their bilateral FTA, Seoul's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said.

2026-04-08

Korea, China to hold FTA follow-up talks on services, investment

Korea and China are set to hold a fresh round of follow-up negotiations on service and investment under their bilateral FTA, Seoul's Trade Ministry said Wednesday.

2026-04-08

Korea says Britain's new steel trade measures could violate bilateral FTA, vows active response

Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources has expressed concerns over Britain's new protectionist steel trade measure, arguing that the move could potentially violate a bilateral FTA with Korea.

2026-03-20

Mexican ambassador points to upcoming FIFA World Cup match, shared cuisine between 'brother' nations

From savoring tequila “like a kiss” to the parallels between corn and rice, the bond between Korea and Mexico is complex yet passionate, as Mexican Ambassador to Korea Carlos Peñafiel Soto expresses in his interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily.

2026-03-10

Trade minister voices concern to Canadian counterpart over Ottawa's new steel import policy

Korea's trade minister has expressed concern over Ottawa's plan to implement stronger safeguard measures for its steel industry, warning the decision could adversely affect businesses in both countries, Seoul's ministry said on Sunday.

2025-12-21

Korea to push for service sector FTA with China, CPTPP affiliation for export momentum

Korea will push for the signing of an FTA with China in the service sector and seek affiliation with a Japan-led multilateral trade pact to maintain the country's strong export momentum, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said Wednesday.

2025-12-17

Korea, Britain sign upgraded FTA deal easing rules of origin for Korean cars, consumer goods

Korea and Britain have signed an upgraded FTA aimed at easing rules of origin for Korean automobiles and consumer goods, as well as opening up the latter's high-speed rail and online game markets, Seoul's Trade Ministry said Tuesday.

2025-12-16

Korea, U.S. to launch joint FTA committee to implement tariff deal

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday that a joint committee for the Korea-U.S. FTA will be established soon to implement a recent tariff deal reached by the two countries.

2025-12-12

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