U.S. says Korea, 3 other WTO members keep developing country status despite pledge to forgo special treatment

The United States said Monday that Korea and three other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) maintained their self-declared developing status despite their pledge to forgo special and differential treatment (SDT) in WTO negotiations.

2026-03-24

Moon works the phones on behalf of WTO bid

President Moon Jae-in on Thursday continued his telephone diplomacy with world leaders to support Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee’s bid to lead the World Trade Organization (WTO).

2020-10-22

Moon, allies intensify campaign for Yoo Myung-hee to head WTO

President Moon Jae-in on Monday held a special strategy session with his top aides to support Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee’s bid to become the new head of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

2020-10-12

Headed for Switzerland

Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee at Incheon International Airport on Monday

2020-08-31

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U.S. says Korea, 3 other WTO members keep developing country status despite pledge to forgo special treatment

Moon works the phones on behalf of WTO bid

Moon, allies intensify campaign for Yoo Myung-hee to head WTO

Headed for Switzerland