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   Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement (Signed)
  • Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement
    United States Trade Representative

  • Summary of the KORUS FTA
    Office of the United States Trade Representative

    • 30 Jun 2007 - Signed
    • 05 Jun 2006 - Under Negotiation

    • Notified to the WTO
  • US-Korea free trade agreement: what it would mean for California agriculture?
    California Farm Bureau Federation (24 March 2008)

  • Impact of the South Korea-US free trade agreement on the US livestock sector
    Fabiosa, Jacinto F., Dermot J. Hayes, and Fengxia Dong
    Department of Economics, Iowa State University (01 November 2007)

  • Implications of the US-Korea free trade agreement for agriculture and other sectors of the economy
    Zhuang, Renan, Jeremy W. Mattson, and Won W. Koo
    Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies (01 October 2007)

  • The Korea-US Free Trade Agreement: a summary assessment
    Schott, Jeffrey J.
    Peterson Institute for International Economics (01 August 2007)

  • The proposed South Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA)
    Cooper, William H. and Mark E. Manyin
    Congressional Research Service (18 July 2007)

  • Economic effects of a Korea-US free trade agreement
    Kiyota, Kozo and Robert M. Stein
    Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan (01 April 2007)

  • Real liberalization in the US-Korea FTA: moving beyond the traditional FTA
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Korea (01 June 2006)

  • East Asian economic integration: implications of a US-Korea free trade agreement
    Cheong, Inkyo
    American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (16 October 2004)

  • South Korea, US business leaders urge for early ratification of Korea-US FTA
    Yonhap News (07 February 2010)

  • US State Department: US to work closely with Korea on FTA ratification
    Yonhap News (21 January 2010)

  • US officials join pessimists about FTA with South Korea
    The Chosun Ilbo (18 January 2010)

  • South Korean trade minister reiterates no renegotiation on Korea-US FTA
    Xinhua News Agency (15 January 2010)

  • South Korean FM: No renegotiation with US on FTA
    Xinhua News Agency (20 November 2009)

  • South Korea won't budge on US FTA
    Asia News Network (07 November 2009)

  • South Korea-US FTA will be top agenda when Obama visits Seoul
    Bernama (05 November 2009)

  • South Korea-US FTA will be top agenda when Obama visits Seoul
    Bernama (05 November 2009)

  • Business group: South Korea-EU trade deal could push US
    Business Week (19 October 2009)

  • AMCHAM Chief rules out FTA renegotiation
    The Korea Times (19 October 2009)

  • Ambassador Han stresses need to ratify free trade deal with US
    The Dong-A llbo (16 October 2009)

  • US envoy: Positive response on South Korea trade deal
    Google News (15 October 2009)

  • Amb. Han: Obama likely to address KORUS FTA early next year after health care reform
    Yonhap News (08 October 2009)

  • US: Farm groups urge Korean trade deal
    Capital Press (04 October 2009)

  • US trade official: No timeline to ratify Korea free trade deal
    JoongAng Daily (02 October 2009)

  • Cutler: US does not have timeline for KORUS FTA's ratification
    Yonhap News (30 September 2009)

  • South Korea, US businesses say no need to change bilateral free trade pact
    Xinhua News Agency (24 September 2009)

  • Fresh look at US-South Korea FTA
    The Straits Times (15 September 2009)

  • Parliament Speaker: South Korea to ratify EU free trade deal soon
    Google News (26 August 2009)

  • South Korea: Bush here to talk about FTA
    JoongAng Daily (01 August 2009)

  • Trade Minister optimistic for ratification of Korea-US FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (29 July 2009)

  • Obama: South Korea trade deal needs more work
    Yahoo News (17 June 2009)

  • Kirk and Lee discuss US-Korea FTA
    TAX-NEWS.COM (17 June 2009)

  • Lee calls for quick ratification of US FTA
    The Korea Times (16 June 2009)

  • Lee: FTA will benefit both Korea, US
    The Korea Herald (16 June 2009)

  • Trade ministers from South Korea, US to meet next week over free trade pact
    MCOT (07 May 2009)

  • Envoy: South Korea won't renegotiate with US on autos
    Forbes (06 May 2009)

  • US Senators urge Obama push for Korea trade deal
    Yahoo News (20 April 2009)

  • US lawmakers: US-South Korea trade pact needs work
    Yahoo News (20 April 2009)

  • Trade Minister denies speculation of Korea-US FTA renegotiation
    english.chosun.com (20 April 2009)

  • US 'more positive about FTA with Korea'
    english.chosun.com (14 April 2009)

  • South Korea expects FTA talks with US next month
    Channel NewsAsia (13 April 2009)

  • South Korea-US trade deal may be finalised sooner
    Channel NewsAsia (07 April 2009)

  • County supervisors slated to vote on Korean free trade agreement
    valley news (04 April 2009)

  • Lee, Obama committed to free trade deal
    Asia News Network (03 April 2009)

  • Korean minister: No more talks on FTA
    JoongAng Daily (12 March 2009)

  • Korea defends KORUS FTA
    The Korea Times (10 March 2009)

  • Obama's administration rejects FTA pact with South Korea
    Channel NewsAsia (10 March 2009)

  • GNP still wants early ratification of South Korea-US FTA
    The Hankyoreh (04 March 2009)

  • South Korea lawmakers endorse US FTA bill
    Channel NewsAsia (26 February 2009)

  • Prospects for ratification of Korea–US FTA shrouded in doubt
    JoongAng Daily (25 February 2009)

  • Blue House scales back its rush to FTA ratification
    The Hankyoreh (04 February 2009)

  • South Korea rules out renegotiating trade pact with US
    Channel NewsAsia (22 January 2009)

  • USCC head rules out FTA renegotiation
    The Korea Times (15 January 2009)

  • Clinton indicates renegotiation of KORUS FTA
    The Korea Times (14 January 2009)

  • US FTA motion likely to be passed in February
    The Korea Times (06 January 2009)

  • South Korean MPs fail to end impasse on US trade deal
    The Star (02 January 2009)

  • Yonhap: Lee urges quick parliament approval of South Korea-US FTA
    Alibaba.com (02 January 2009)

  • Korea: GNP seeks FTA approval with or without Democratic Party
    KBS (23 December 2008)

  • Commitee opposes approval of KORUS FTA
    KBS (17 December 2008)

  • FTA debate strains Korea-US ties
    The Korea Times (10 November 2008)

  • Obama to support FTA passage
    The Korea Times (09 November 2008)

  • Seoul rules out US FTA renegotiation
    Asia News Network (06 November 2008)

  • US President-elect seeks revision of Korea-US FTA
    The Korea Times (05 November 2008)

  • US, South Korea discussing trade, but not autos
    Yahoo News (28 October 2008)

  • Obama likely to drop opposition to FTA after election
    The Korea Times (08 October 2008)

  • Lee calls for early ratification of US FTA
    The Korea Times (06 October 2008)

  • Official: South Korea's FTA with US unlikely to be ratified in 2008
    Yahoo News (01 October 2008)

  • Congress urged to ratify Korea-US FTA
    english.chosun.com (18 September 2008)

  • Ratification of South Korea-US FTA unlikely this year
    KBS (17 September 2008)

  • Seoul shelves KORUS FTA
    The Korea Times (01 September 2008)

  • South Korea parliament ends deadlock over US beef imports
    Channel NewsAsia (19 August 2008)

  • Korea: Ratification of FTA with US urged this year
    KBS (10 August 2008)

  • Seoul spokesman: Bush tells Lee he will push free trade pact
    Agence France-Presse (09 July 2008)

  • Bush Commerce aide scolds Congress on Asian trade
    Yahoo News (07 July 2008)

  • South Korean PM vows stricter quarantine of US beef
    The Korea Times (23 June 2008)

  • New beef agreement still leaves room for mad cow fears
    The Hankyoreh (23 June 2008)

  • South Korea: Full beef market opening possible by 2010
    The Korea Times (22 June 2008)

  • South Korea's Trade Minister meets with USTR over beef crisis
    The Korea Times (14 June 2008)

  • Korea, US to forge additional understandings on beef deal
    The Korea Times (12 June 2008)

  • Seoul to enforce private sector ban on US beef from older cattle
    Yonhap News (08 June 2008)

  • Time running out for Korean FTA
    Asia Times (04 June 2008)

  • Time running out for Korean FTA
    Asia Times (04 June 2008)

  • US rules out renegotiating beef deal
    The Korea Times (03 June 2008)

  • Obama opposes Korea-US FTA
    The Dong-A llbo (03 June 2008)

  • Seoul asks Washington not to ship beef from older cattle
    Yonhap News (03 June 2008)

  • Massive turnout at South Korean protests against US beef imports
    Radio Singapore International (02 June 2008)

  • Clashes over US beef in South Korea
    CNN (01 June 2008)

  • US Ambassador sees hope for Korea-US FTA
    JoongAng Daily (30 May 2008)

  • South Korea to resume US beef imports
    CNN (29 May 2008)

  • Hillary says no to Korea-US FTA
    The Korea Times (27 May 2008)

  • Opposition snubs appeal for US FTA ratification
    The Korea Times (26 May 2008)

  • No deals for FTA after key meeting
    JoongAng Daily (21 May 2008)

  • Korea to get quarantine sovereignty over US beef
    The Korea Times (19 May 2008)

  • South Korean Government expects ratification of FTA with US by end of May
    Xinhua News Agency (19 May 2008)

  • Delay of Korea-US FTA to cause big loss
    The Korea Times (15 May 2008)

  • Korean Finance Minister calls for ratification of FTA with US
    Yahoo News (15 May 2008)

  • Opposition links FTA ratification to beef renegotiation
    The Korea Times (13 May 2008)

  • Opposition party threatens to scuttle FTA over beef
    The Dong-A llbo (12 May 2008)

  • South Korea's Lee blames US trade pact opponents for mad cow fears
    Yahoo News (08 May 2008)

  • Bush reiterates pledge to seek ratification of KORUS FTA
    The Dong-A llbo (03 May 2008)

  • South Korean workers rally against free trade pact
    Agence France-Presse (01 May 2008)

  • South Korean panel to hold hearing on US beef deal
    Yahoo News (29 April 2008)

  • US seeks power in Asia via FTA with Korea
    The Korea Times (25 April 2008)

  • South Korean farmers protest against US beef imports
    Channel NewsAsia (24 April 2008)

  • Lee wants FTA ratification
    The Korea Times (20 April 2008)

  • South Korea, US reach agreement on beef import
    China View (18 April 2008)

  • US nears accord to end South Korea's beef ban
    MSN (17 April 2008)

  • Opposition party split over ratification of Korea-US FTA
    Yonhap News (17 April 2008)

  • Vote on FTA with US planned next month
    The Korea Times (15 April 2008)

  • South Korea's Lee could bring US good news on beef
    Reuters (15 April 2008)

  • South Korea's Lee to talk trade, repair ties during US visit
    Bloomberg (14 April 2008)

  • Beef sector lobbies for South Korea FTA
    ABC News (12 April 2008)

  • Governing party wants FTA ratification in May
    The Korea Times (11 April 2008)

  • US hopes for US-South Korea trade progress
    bilaterals.org (11 April 2008)

  • US-Colombia pact may affect Korea-US FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (10 April 2008)

  • Lee optimistic about summits
    The Korea Times (08 April 2008)

  • Korea-US FTA unlikely to pass US Congress this year
    The Chosun Ilbo (08 April 2008)

  • USTR still hopeful of passing Korea FTA this year
    Yonhap News (07 April 2008)

  • Congressman: President Lee's US visit important for FTA
    Yonhap News (06 April 2008)

  • US business hopes South Korean leader's visit will end beef feud
    TurkishPress.com (03 April 2008)

  • Time running out on FTA
    JoongAng Daily (02 April 2008)

  • Congressional aide says Korea FTA 'not going anywhere'
    Yonhap News (02 April 2008)

  • Nelson skeptical of South Korean promises on beef
    Brownfield (02 April 2008)

  • Politics block FTA one year after signing
    The Korea Times (01 April 2008)

  • Experts discuss pushing forward FTA with US
    The Dong-A llbo (31 March 2008)

  • US trade report prioritizes auto issue with Korea
    Yahoo News (31 March 2008)

  • Last chance for Korea to end beef stalemate with US
    ABC Online (31 March 2008)

  • South Korean ambassador pitches trade agreement in Wyoming visit
    Local News 8 (31 March 2008)

  • Minister Yu hopes to end beef feud
    JoongAng Daily (28 March 2008)

  • FTA can bridge gap between Korea, Korean-US community
    The Korea Times (26 March 2008)

  • Rice asks South Korea to lift US beef import restrictions
    Forbes (26 March 2008)

  • Lee calls on farmers to support FTA
    JoongAng Ilbo (19 March 2008)

  • Gwinnett courts South Korean trade
    ajc.com (19 March 2008)

  • Bush: Congress should pass free trade pact with Colombia, then Panama and South Korea
    Ag Weekly (18 March 2008)

  • US trade report pitches Korea FTA, beef issue
    Yonhap News (04 March 2008)

  • US lawmaker says FTA approval impossible this year
    Yonhap News (04 March 2008)

  • Korea president to intervene in beef dispute
    North Queensland Register (03 March 2008)

  • Hopes for Korea-US FTA dimming
    The Chosun Ilbo (28 February 2008)

  • US trade official urges KORUS FTA ratification
    Korea.net (27 February 2008)

  • USTR says beef can change timing of Korea-US FTA approval
    Yahoo News (27 February 2008)

  • No deal on FTA if ban on US beef not lifted
    JoongAng Daily (27 February 2008)

  • USTR says beef can change timing of FTA approval
    Yonhap News (27 February 2008)

  • Peters talks of free trade with Korea
    bilaterals.org (27 February 2008)

  • Fukuda, Lee agree to resume top reciprocal visits, seek FTA
    MCOT (26 February 2008)

  • Korean businesses urge speedy ratification of US FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (25 February 2008)

  • Korean products lose ground in US market
    JoongAng Daily (25 February 2008)

  • Korean products’ market share decline in US
    bilaterals.org (25 February 2008)

  • KORUS FTA baton passed on to Lee
    The Korea Times (24 February 2008)

  • Minister warns of failure to ratify FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (22 February 2008)

  • Sooner is better on FTA, senior trade official says
    JoongAng Daily (22 February 2008)

  • US administration argues FTA would help reduce Chinese imports
    The Dong-A llbo (21 February 2008)

  • Assembly unlikely to act on FTA
    JoongAng Daily (21 February 2008)

  • Trade minister urges quick ratification of FTA with US
    Yonhap News (21 February 2008)

  • Official: Timing of ratification of US FTA is unclear
    Yonhap News (20 February 2008)

  • Official: No new FTA negotiations
    JoongAng Daily (19 February 2008)

  • US-Korea deal seen helping to curb China imports
    Reuters (19 February 2008)

  • US-Korea deal seen helping to curb China imports
    Reuters (19 February 2008)

  • FTA approval could be held up by unconstitutional clauses
    bilaterals.org (19 February 2008)

  • South Korea's outgoing, next president agree on passing free trade deal with US
    The China Post (18 February 2008)

  • South Korea parliament takes up US trade deal
    Truth about Trade and Technology (18 February 2008)

  • President-elect calls for US FTA ratification
    Korea.net (17 February 2008)

  • 'No renegotiation of Korea-US FTA,' trade chief says
    Korea.net (16 February 2008)

  • Clinton and Obama oppose Korea-US FTA
    The Dong-A llbo (16 February 2008)

  • Korea-US FTA in uncharted waters
    The Korea Times (15 February 2008)

  • Sohn: Ratify FTA this month
    The Chosun Ilbo (15 February 2008)

  • National Assembly reviews Korea-US FTA bill
    The Chosun Ilbo (14 February 2008)

  • Controversial FTA pact gets committee approval
    JoongAng Daily (14 February 2008)

  • US hopes new Korean government will take beef
    ABC News (13 February 2008)

  • 53 percent of lawmakers approve of FTA with US
    Yonhap News (13 February 2008)

  • Korean beef trade may resume soon
    Farm Futures (13 February 2008)

  • Left blocks FTA ratification meeting
    The Chosun Ilbo (12 February 2008)

  • Parties discuss Korea-US FTA ratification
    Yonhap News (11 February 2008)

  • Parties to handle US FTA next week
    The Korea Times (05 February 2008)

  • Business leaders urge prompt ratification of FTA
    Korea.net (05 February 2008)

  • Minister urges fast approval of US FTA
    Yonhap News (05 February 2008)

  • Official: Resolution of beef row vital for US FTA
    The Hankyoreh (04 February 2008)

  • FTA with US facing gloomy future
    The Dong-A llbo (31 January 2008)

  • Bush urges Congress to approve Korea-US FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (30 January 2008)

  • Democrats sidestep Bush's FTA pitch
    Yonhap News (30 January 2008)

  • UNDP leader cautious about FTA ratification
    The Korea Times (27 January 2008)

  • US trade negotiator pushes Seoul on beef market opening
    Yahoo News (17 January 2008)

  • Chamber: South Korea must end curbs on US beef to win FTA
    Yahoo News (16 January 2008)

  • GNP whip calls for secret ballot to ratify FTA
    bilaterals.org (16 January 2008)

  • 'Make or break' year for FTA with US
    Korea.net (15 January 2008)

  • US sees Korea FTA spreading vision of economic freedom
    Yonhap News (10 January 2008)

  • USTR says Korea FTA should not be sacrificed by opposition of few
    The Korea Times (08 January 2008)

  • Bush presses approval of Korea FTA
    Korea.net (08 January 2008)

  • Lee’s move to rush FTA ratification draws protest
    The Korea Times (04 January 2008)

  • Bush administration prioritizes Korea-US FTA approval
    The Chosun Ilbo (04 January 2008)

  • South Korea President-elect Lee to help ratify free trade bill
    Bloomberg (29 December 2007)

  • Lawmakers to clash over US FTA, troops in Iraq
    The Korea Times (25 December 2007)

  • Kim Jong-hoon, steering path for Korea-US FTA
    Korea.net (24 December 2007)

  • New deputy USTR to lead KORUS FTA
    Korea.net (20 December 2007)

  • South Korea woos US investors, seeks to break free of Japan
    EE Times (13 December 2007)

  • Courting investors, South Korea seeks to move out of Japan's shadow
    EE Times (11 December 2007)

  • Japan aide urges US Congress approve Korea trade deal
    Reuters - India (07 December 2007)

  • Korea proposes technology cooperation talks to US
    The Korea Times (05 December 2007)

  • Former US trade negotiator calls on Congress to vote for Korea FTA
    Yonhap News (05 December 2007)

  • US trade official urges Congress to ratify Korea FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (29 November 2007)

  • US official says failure to ratify Korean trade deal could ruin US image in Asia
    International Herald Tribune (27 November 2007)

  • South Korea warns US lawmakers against opposing bilateral FTA
    Yonhap News (27 November 2007)

  • South Koreans unite against war, corruption and neoliberalism
    Socialist Worker (20 November 2007)

  • US beef exporters cite losses in Korean market
    The Korea Times (16 November 2007)

  • Korea to sweeten offer at next EU FTA talks
    The Chosun Ilbo (15 November 2007)

  • South Korean firms demand EU's early lowering of import duties
    Yonhap News (15 November 2007)

  • Majority of public support ratification of KORUS-FTA
    Korea.net (13 November 2007)

  • Protesters clash with police over Korea-US FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (12 November 2007)

  • Ratification of Korea-US FTA unlikely this year
    The Chosun Ilbo (12 November 2007)

  • Government measures to protect agriculture sector from KORUS FTA
    Korea.net (11 November 2007)

  • US-South Korea free trade pact languishes in Congress
    Yahoo News (11 November 2007)

  • Poll: Over half of Korean businesses want quick ratification of FTA with US
    Yonhap News (11 November 2007)

  • Bush presses Congress to pass FTAs
    The Korea Times (07 November 2007)

  • 20 trillion won agriculture compensation deal for Korea-US FTA
    The Dong-A llbo (07 November 2007)

  • PM calls for ratification of US FTA
    The Korea Times (06 November 2007)

  • Prime Minister: Time running out for parliamentary approval of South Korea-US FTA
    Yahoo News (06 November 2007)

  • South Korea to increase financial aid to farmers to cope with US FTA
    Yahoo News (06 November 2007)

  • Resumption of US beef imports, FTA see South Korean meat prices fall
    Yahoo News (06 November 2007)

  • Resumption of US beef imports, FTA cause meat prices to fall in Q3
    Yonhap News (06 November 2007)

  • Gutierrez says Congress should move to pass four pending free trade deals
    Ag Weekly (05 November 2007)

  • Korean official touts benefits of trade pact
    The Columbian (31 October 2007)

  • Gutierrez says Congress should move to pass four pending free trade deals
    AgWeb.com (30 October 2007)

  • US congress to approve FTA with Korea in 2008
    The Chosun Ilbo (24 October 2007)

  • Finance Minister calls for fast approval of South Korea-US FTA
    Yahoo News (24 October 2007)

  • Envoy urges prompt resolution of beef dispute
    The Korea Times (23 October 2007)

  • US official urges passage of trade deal
    Associated Press (23 October 2007)

  • Knowledge-based jobs welcomed after FTA
    The Korea Times (22 October 2007)

  • Agriculture Minister: Seoul not to link rewriting of US beef import rules to FTA
    The Hankyoreh (19 October 2007)

  • Roh uneasy about FTA opponents
    The Korea Times (18 October 2007)

  • US trade negotiator links beef to FTA
    The Hankyoreh (17 October 2007)

  • US trade envoy in Korea to rally support for FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (16 October 2007)

  • South Korea must move on beef to spur US deal
    Yahoo News (16 October 2007)

  • Korea-US FTA debate reveals disputes over theory, interpretation
    Yonhap News (15 October 2007)

  • Latin American and Korean free trade agreements vital to US economy and security
    Yahoo News (12 October 2007)

  • Rice, Clinton clash over Korea-US FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (11 October 2007)

  • Rice reaffirms support for Korea FTA, warns failure will send wrong signal
    Yonhap News (09 October 2007)

  • Textile manufacturers hit South Korean FTA report
    Textile World (02 October 2007)

  • US editorial tells Congress to heed positive analysis of FTA with South Korea
    Yonhap News (24 September 2007)

  • South Korea fails to give reason for lifting US beef import ban
    Yonhap News (20 September 2007)

  • US report predicts more export increase than import from Korea FTA
    Yonhap News (20 September 2007)

  • Beef and automobile issues could derail Korea-US FTA
    The Dong-A llbo (18 September 2007)

  • Korea FTA likely to be last of four pending deals to go to US Congress
    Yahoo News (18 September 2007)

  • Finance Minister to rally support for US Congress approval of FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (13 September 2007)

  • Lawmakers seek probe of free trade deal with US
    The Korea Herald (10 September 2007)

  • Han calls for FTA ratification
    The Korea Times (07 September 2007)

  • Korea-US FTA heading to parliament for approval
    The Chosun Ilbo (05 September 2007)

  • Farmers urge South Korea free trade agreement
    ABC News (05 September 2007)

  • Trade ministers from Seoul, Washington urge faster ratification of FTA
    Yonhap News (05 September 2007)

  • Government to submit Korea-US FTA to parliament for ratification this week
    Yonhap News (03 September 2007)

  • USTR reaffirms FTA with Korea not subject to renegotiation
    The Korea Times (30 August 2007)

  • Trade Minister: Ratification of Korea-US FTA is all about timing
    Korea.net (30 August 2007)

  • Seoul eyes tax breaks for FTA sufferers
    The Chosun Ilbo (29 August 2007)

  • Gutierrez: Korea FTA would help US strategy in Asia
    Yonhap News (23 August 2007)

  • US-Korea FTA to have impact on Taiwan textile industry
    Yahoo News (16 August 2007)

  • Bush urges Congress to approve South Korea FTA
    Yonhap News (09 August 2007)

  • South Korea's new trade chief tasked with ratification of US free trade deal
    The Hankyoreh (09 August 2007)

  • Korea halts clearance of US beef
    bilaterals.org (03 August 2007)

  • Discount store suspends US beef sales after discovery of bone chips in them
    Yonhap News (29 July 2007)

  • US negotiator says failure to approve Korea FTA will hurt America's workers
    Yonhap News (24 July 2007)

  • FTA with US, beef imports to cause sharp drop in local pork prices
    The Hankyoreh (23 July 2007)

  • Academics: Textiles among industries hardest hit by Korea-US FTA
    CNA News (19 July 2007)

  • Korean lawmakers urge US lawmakers to ratify FTA deal
    The Chosun Ilbo (13 July 2007)

  • Outlook on US-South Korea free trade agreement's media provisions mixed
    Asia Media (13 July 2007)

  • Major US industrial group urges Congress to move swiftly on Korea FTA
    Yonhap News (10 July 2007)

  • Government: South Korea-US FTA causes drop in beef, pork prices
    Yonhap News (09 July 2007)

  • US agriculture groups tell Congress to approve FTA with South Korea
    Yonhap News (08 July 2007)

  • Investor-state dispute settlement rewritten to favor US
    The Hankyoreh (04 July 2007)

  • Full beef imports prerequisite for FTA approval by Congress
    The Korea Times (03 July 2007)

  • US, Korea sign free-trade pact
    Forbes (01 July 2007)

  • United States and the Republic of Korea sign landmark free trade agreement
    Office of the United States Trade Representative (30 June 2007)

  • Report: South Korea, US agree on final version of free trade agreement
    International Herald Tribune (28 June 2007)

  • South Korea to spend $140 billion for US trade deal
    bilaterals.org (28 June 2007)

  • Korea and the US hold more free trade revision talks
    The Chosun Ilbo (27 June 2007)

  • Seoul mulling completing US FTA talks by June 30
    The Chosun Ilbo (26 June 2007)

  • US wheat industry supports Korean free trade agreement
    Truth about Trade and Technology (26 June 2007)

  • US wants KORUS FTA to have reverse discrimination clause
    The Dong-A llbo (23 June 2007)

  • South Korea, US renegotiate FTA pact
    People`s Daily (22 June 2007)

  • US auto industry wants Korea to open its market
    bilaterals.org (22 June 2007)

  • US government told Korea FTA to aid financial services access, telecoms, exports
    Forbes (20 June 2007)

  • South Korea agrees to renegotiate FTA pact with US
    People`s Daily (19 June 2007)

  • Korea, US to begin supplemental FTA negotiations next Thursday
    The Dong-A llbo (18 June 2007)

  • Washington proposes renegotiating its FTA with Seoul
    The Hankyoreh (16 June 2007)

  • South Korean, US business leaders pledge to seek FTA ratification this year
    Yonhap News (14 June 2007)

  • Kaesong, auto issues dominate House hearing on South Korea-US FTA
    Yonhap News (13 June 2007)

  • Seoul aims to seal FTA with US by end of June
    The Hankyoreh (13 June 2007)

  • Mixed job market prospects after KORUS FTA
    The Dong-A llbo (11 June 2007)

  • FM Song says further FTA talks possible with US
    The Chosun Ilbo (08 June 2007)

  • USTR Schwab defends Korea FTA from auto industry criticism
    Yonhap News (05 June 2007)

  • US health expert warns Korea about effects of FTA
    The Hankyoreh (05 June 2007)

  • Moody's says Korea-US FTA faces tough uphill battle
    The Chosun Ilbo (04 June 2007)

  • Envoy to the US expects Korea to allow beef
    The Chosun Ilbo (01 June 2007)

  • Renegotiate FTA and win, US law firm tells Korea
    The Chosun Ilbo (29 May 2007)

  • Senior negotiator: South Korea-US FTA to boost South Korea's economic efficiency
    Yonhap News (27 May 2007)

  • US Embassy official: Higher labor, environmental standards could help FTA ratification
    Yonhap News (26 May 2007)

  • Renegotiations on South Korea-US FTA could start next week
    The Hankyoreh (26 May 2007)

  • Government will disclose the text of the Korean-US FTA today
    The Dong-A llbo (25 May 2007)

  • Trade official: Taiwan's exports to be affected by US-Korea FTA
    Yahoo News (25 May 2007)

  • US trade committees give mixed reviews to proposed Korea-US FTA
    Yonhap News (25 May 2007)

  • Bush names Korea-US FTA as one of tasks he needs to complete
    Yonhap News (24 May 2007)

  • US Congress presses for release of Korea FTA text
    Yonhap News (23 May 2007)

  • US senator celebrates OIE ruling with beef breakfast, presses Korea to lift import ban
    Yonhap News (23 May 2007)

  • Government says bracing itself for renegotiation on FTA
    The Hankyoreh (23 May 2007)

  • Prime Minister rules out FTA renegotiation with US
    Yonhap News (22 May 2007)

  • Roh pledges to speed up investment in North Korean industrial park
    Yonhap News (21 May 2007)

  • South Korean negotiator hints at renegotiation of free trade deal with US
    Yonhap News (18 May 2007)

  • One-sided US renegotiation demands could lead to annulment of KORUS FTA
    The Dong-A llbo (17 May 2007)

  • Minister: South Korea has not received formal request to renegotiate FTA with US
    Yonhap News (17 May 2007)

  • South Korea won't tolerate 'unilateral' changes to FTA
    cattlenetwork.com (17 May 2007)

  • New IPI publication says free trade agreement with Korea should be congressional priority
    PR Newswire (16 May 2007)

  • Congress report says US conceded little in FTA negotiations
    The Hankyoreh (16 May 2007)

  • US lawmakers call on trade official to further open Korean auto market
    The Hankyoreh (14 May 2007)

  • US industries facing damage from FTA with South Korea weighing options
    Yonhap News (13 May 2007)

  • US may seek FTA renegotiations on labor, environment
    The Hankyoreh (12 May 2007)

  • South Korea: No renegotiation of US FTA
    ndtvprofit.com (11 May 2007)

  • US to notify South Korea soon of possible changes to FTA from new policy
    Yonhap News (11 May 2007)

  • Government: South Korea may allow farmers to export locally grown rice
    Yahoo News (09 May 2007)

  • Rice says failure to approve Korea FTA will send 'disastrous signal' to region
    Yonhap News (09 May 2007)

  • US report: South Korea's political volatility to affect FTA passage
    Yonhap News (06 May 2007)

  • FTA threat enough to hurt beef producers
    The Hankyoreh (06 May 2007)

  • South Korea-US FTA may boost Asian economy
    The Financial Express - Bangladesh (05 May 2007)

  • Korea to see 1.26% jump in GDP after FTA with the US goes
    The Chosun Ilbo (04 May 2007)

  • 56% of Koreans intend to buy American beef
    The Chosun Ilbo (04 May 2007)

  • Roh aide: South Korea, US to disclose full text of free trade deal May 20
    Yonhap News (03 May 2007)

  • Ending FTA hearings before October is unlikely
    The Dong-A llbo (02 May 2007)

  • Korea-US FTA to boost growth by 0.6 percent a year
    The Chosun Ilbo (01 May 2007)

  • Survey: Two-thirds of South Korean experts satisfied with FTA talks with US
    Yonhap News (01 May 2007)

  • US businesses urge early ratification of KORUS FTA
    The Dong-A llbo (27 April 2007)

  • Beef prices on the decline
    The Chosun Ilbo (25 April 2007)

  • Senator writes to South Korean President about beef as shipment awaits approval
    Yonhap News (25 April 2007)

  • Government calls for increased spending to pay for welfare, FTA fallout in 2008
    Yonhap News (24 April 2007)

  • Prosecutors to start investigating FTA document leak
    The Dong-A llbo (23 April 2007)

  • Edwards: Free trade deal with South Korea would hurt US auto industry
    Fox News Channel (22 April 2007)

  • Think tanks: Economic effects of South Korea-US FTA may differ from early estimates
    Yonhap News (22 April 2007)

  • Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement text open to National Assembly viewing
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Korea (19 April 2007)

  • Korean carmakers must seize FTA opportunities
    The Korea Herald (18 April 2007)

  • US textile buyers bullish over FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (16 April 2007)

  • US content with auto chapter of FTA with South Korea
    Yahoo News (16 April 2007)

  • South Korea, US trade deal puts squeeze on Asian rivals
    Monday Morning (16 April 2007)

  • Labor in limbo under FTA with US
    The Hankyoreh (13 April 2007)

  • Korea rules out FTA renegotiation
    The Korea Times (12 April 2007)

  • Seoul set to disclose FTA text next week
    The Korea Herald (11 April 2007)

  • Seoul to unveil FTA documents in May
    The Korea Times (09 April 2007)

  • US trade pact with Seoul: what next?
    International Herald Tribune (08 April 2007)

  • FTA to redraw economic map in Asia
    The Korea Times (08 April 2007)

  • South Korean workers, farmers march against US trade deal
    Yahoo News (07 April 2007)

  • US readies for Korean business
    Asia Times (04 April 2007)

  • Trade experts evaluate Korea-US FTA
    The Dong-A llbo (04 April 2007)

  • FTA deal hinges on ending beef ban
    The Korea Times (03 April 2007)

  • FTA to further integrate Korea into international economy
    The Korea Times (03 April 2007)

  • What the Korea-US FTA means for tariffs
    The Chosun Ilbo (03 April 2007)

  • Korea's neighbors see FTA as a smart move
    The Chosun Ilbo (03 April 2007)

  • South Korea mulls compensating farmers for losses from FTA
    Yonhap News (03 April 2007)

  • USA: Textile makers to get benefits from US-Korea FTA
    fibre2fashion (03 April 2007)

  • Roh instructs cabinet to be fully prepared for FTA ratification
    The Hankyoreh (03 April 2007)

  • Bush: FTA to enhance US-Korea partnership
    The Korea Times (02 April 2007)

  • Roh welcomes conclusion of FTA with US
    The Korea Times (02 April 2007)

  • South Korea-US FTA talks go past extended deadline to salvage deal
    Yonhap News (02 April 2007)

  • US lawmakers, industries express discontent with South Korea FTA
    Yonhap News (02 April 2007)

  • Summary of Korea-US free trade agreement
    Yonhap News (02 April 2007)

  • United States and Korea conclude historic trade agreement
    United States Trade Representative (02 April 2007)

  • Business groups hail South Korea-US FTA deal
    The Hankyoreh (02 April 2007)

  • Analysts see FTA positive on Seoul stocks
    The Korea Times (29 March 2007)

  • Roh to make FTA decision after Qatar trip
    The Chosun Ilbo (29 March 2007)

  • South Korea-US FTA talks enter 4th day amid signs of last-minute compromises
    Yonhap News (29 March 2007)

  • US urges South Korea to be rational in FTA talks
    Yonhap News (29 March 2007)

  • Roh, Bush agree to be maximally flexible in FTA talks
    Yonhap News (29 March 2007)

  • No clear sign of breakthrough yet in final Seoul-Washington FTA talks
    Yonhap News (28 March 2007)

  • South Korea, US can bridge differences in agriculture in FTA talks, official says
    The Hankyoreh (28 March 2007)

  • South Korea-US FTA talks enter second day with focus on rice, cars
    Yonhap News (27 March 2007)

  • South Korea-US FTA talks continue amid showdown over rice
    Yonhap News (27 March 2007)

  • Korea-US FTA: “Big deals” imminent on 10 core issues
    The Dong-A llbo (26 March 2007)

  • Welfare Minister: FTA with US expected to cause major changes in South Korea
    Yonhap News (26 March 2007)

  • Uri Party presses for Kaesong goods to be on free trade list with US
    Yonhap News (26 March 2007)

  • South Korea, US struggle to bridge differences in final FTA talks
    The Hankyoreh (26 March 2007)

  • Chronology of major events in Korea-US FTA negotiations
    Yonhap News (25 March 2007)

  • South Korea, US to start last-minute FTA talks
    The Hankyoreh (25 March 2007)

  • US lawmakers demand FTA include auto, farm goods
    The Chosun Ilbo (22 March 2007)

  • US, South Korea take trade talks down to the wire
    Yahoo News (22 March 2007)

  • Final round of Korea-US FTA negotiations set
    The Dong-A llbo (21 March 2007)

  • Chief US envoy on South Korea FTA talks says 'success is still within our reach'
    Yonhap News (21 March 2007)

  • US official: End of March absolute deadline for Korea-US FTA
    Yonhap News (21 March 2007)

  • US: Free trade pact with South Korea key to opening up trade with Asia
    Yahoo News (20 March 2007)

  • Official: Inability to bridge South Korea-US beef standoff may stall FTA
    Yonhap News (20 March 2007)

  • Korea: FTA with US likely to be inked by end of March
    fibre2fashion (20 March 2007)

  • South Korea urges US to drop demand over rice in FTA talks
    Channel NewsAsia (19 March 2007)

  • FTA in hands of senior-level officials
    The Chosun Ilbo (19 March 2007)

  • Seoul official: Last-ditch informal FTA talks making progress
    Yonhap News (19 March 2007)

  • Kim calls for successful signing of FTA with US
    The Korea Times (18 March 2007)

  • Prime Minister-designate to retain chairmanship of Korea-US FTA panel
    Yonhap News (15 March 2007)

  • Korea: FTA with US to exclude key agricultural goods
    fibre2fashion (15 March 2007)

  • Minister: FTA must bring South Korea economic benefits
    The Korea Times (14 March 2007)

  • Roh: No rush in FTA negotiations with US
    The Chosun Ilbo (14 March 2007)

  • Critics see double standard in Korea, US trade talks
    bilaterals.org (14 March 2007)

  • Agreement eludes US and Korea in FTA talks, despite progress
    ICTSD (14 March 2007)

  • Official: South Korea will not give up key farm goods at FTA talks with US
    The Hankyoreh (14 March 2007)

  • Korea, US trade FTA concessions
    The Korea Times (13 March 2007)

  • Official: South Korea, US at odds over key agriculture issues at FTA talks
    Yonhap News (13 March 2007)

  • South Korea set to compromise on key trade issue
    The Hankyoreh (13 March 2007)

  • South Korea-US FTA talks end with progress
    Xinhua News Agency (12 March 2007)

  • Korea-US agree in two more areas in FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (12 March 2007)

  • South Korea, US head for high-level FTA talks to overcome remaining obstacles
    Yonhap News (12 March 2007)

  • Officials: South Korea-US free trade agreement within reach
    Yonhap News (12 March 2007)

  • Over 60 percent of South Koreans support free trade deal with US
    Yonhap News (11 March 2007)

  • South Korea, US aggressively push for rapid progress at FTA talks
    Yonhap News (09 March 2007)

  • “A Korea-US FTA would be beneficial to both countries”
    The Dong-A llbo (08 March 2007)

  • South Korea to relax quarantine on US beef
    Yahoo News (08 March 2007)

  • South Korea, US resume FTA talks amid new sense of optimism
    Yonhap News (08 March 2007)

  • South Korea, US make little headway at agriculture FTA talks
    Yonhap News (08 March 2007)

  • Chief US negotiator: FTA with South Korea within reach
    Yonhap News (08 March 2007)

  • Lawmakers call for US concessions on rice, beef in FTA talks
    Yonhap News (08 March 2007)

  • South Korea, US try again to beat looming trade pact deadline
    cattlenetwork.com (08 March 2007)

  • Korea: FTA with US to be concluded soon
    fibre2fashion (07 March 2007)

  • Analysts: Seoul-Washington FTA needs 'political' backing of top leaders
    Yonhap News (06 March 2007)

  • South Korea, US make no headway at agriculture FTA talks
    The Hankyoreh (06 March 2007)

  • South Korea adamant that rice be excluded from free trade talks
    Yahoo News (05 March 2007)

  • Korea, US agree to exclude rice from FTA
    The Korea Times (04 March 2007)

  • Presidential aide: Roh, Bush may hold summit this summer
    Yonhap News (28 February 2007)

  • Audit board will look over FTA negotiations
    The Dong-A llbo (27 February 2007)

  • Roh says FTA won't result in Americanization of Korean society
    Yonhap News (27 February 2007)

  • South Korea's 'inter-ministerial discord' causing FTA delay, watchdog says
    cattlenetwork.com (27 February 2007)

  • South Korean, US trade ministers stress flexibility at next FTA round
    Yonhap News (26 February 2007)

  • Finance Minister: Firm base set for final conclusion of Korea-US FTA
    Yonhap News (26 February 2007)

  • South Korea, US to hold high-level FTA, beef talks next week
    The Hankyoreh (26 February 2007)

  • FTA talks in crucial phase
    The Korea Times (25 February 2007)

  • South Korean trade negotiator hints at resolution of beef spat with US
    Yonhap News (23 February 2007)

  • South Korea's Trade Minister to visit US ahead of crucial FTA talks
    Yonhap News (23 February 2007)

  • South Korea, US to hold farm talks for FTA
    United Press International (21 February 2007)

  • Poll: Majority of farmers oppose further agricultural market liberalization
    Yonhap News (19 February 2007)

  • Edwards calls on Bush to suspend negotiations for FTA with South Korea
    cattlenetwork.com (18 February 2007)

  • Experts: Korea, US on track for FTA deal
    The Korea Herald (17 February 2007)

  • Progress at latest US-Korea FTA Talks
    The CalTrade Report (17 February 2007)

  • US trade representative promises South Korea FTA that 'levels playing field'
    Yonhap News (15 February 2007)

  • Cattle update: skepticism surrounds US-South Korea FTA
    cattlenetwork.com (15 February 2007)

  • Korea-US FTA to remove tariffs on 70 goods
    The Korea Times (14 February 2007)

  • KDB excluded from Korea-US FTA
    The Dong-A llbo (14 February 2007)

  • South Korea, US look to 8th round of FTA talks for breakthrough
    Yonhap News (14 February 2007)

  • FTA could mean nearly full opening of Korean agricultural market
    The Hankyoreh (14 February 2007)

  • US, South Korea eyeing FTA 'finish line'
    cattlenetwork.com (14 February 2007)

  • Korean car buyers would benefit from FTA, executive says
    The Chosun Ilbo (13 February 2007)

  • South Korea-US FTA talks enter penultimate day amid signs of major headway
    Yonhap News (13 February 2007)

  • US says quick work necessary on free trade agreement with South Korea
    International Herald Tribune (12 February 2007)

  • Korea, US fight over rice in FTA talks
    The Korea Times (12 February 2007)

  • Beef issue may thwart Korea-US trade agreement
    The Chosun Ilbo (12 February 2007)

  • US trade chief hopes to get 'very close' to South Korea breakthrough
    Yahoo News (12 February 2007)

  • South Korea, US likely to attempt 'package' deal in FTA talks
    Yonhap News (12 February 2007)

  • South Korea, US reach first agreement in FTA talks
    The Hankyoreh (12 February 2007)

  • US senators remind South Korea: no beef, no FTA
    cattlenetwork.com (12 February 2007)

  • South Korea-US FTA talks resume amid heightened hope for progress
    Yonhap News (11 February 2007)

  • US negotiator expects 'significant progress' in latest trade talks with South Korea
    Yonhap News (11 February 2007)

  • FTA team will seek package deal from US
    The Chosun Ilbo (09 February 2007)

  • Seoul envoy: It's time to harvest in free trade talks with US
    Yonhap News (09 February 2007)

  • Roh, opposition leader Kang agree to cooperate on FTA with US
    Yonhap News (09 February 2007)

  • South Korea, US urged to be flexible in FTA talks
    Yonhap News (08 February 2007)

  • South Korea, US discuss beef trade
    Business Week (07 February 2007)

  • Minister: South Korea could consider adjusting auto-related taxes
    The Hankyoreh (07 February 2007)

  • Beef seen as sticking point in US-Korea FTA talks
    The Chosun Ilbo (06 February 2007)

  • Expert: Kaesong litmus test to US support for South Korea's engagement policy
    Yonhap News (06 February 2007)

  • US may accept Kaesong goods
    The Korea Times (05 February 2007)

  • FTA talks with US set for February 11 in Washington
    The Chosun Ilbo (05 February 2007)

  • Pros and cons waging ad war on FTA
    bilaterals.org (05 February 2007)

  • Lawmakers threaten to reject ratification of Korea-US free trade pact
    The Hankyoreh (05 February 2007)

  • South Korea parliament to investigate FTA document leak
    Yonhap News (03 February 2007)

  • Court: Free trade draft stays under wraps
    bilaterals.org (03 February 2007)

  • US wants serious negotiations on all remaining FTA issues with Korea
    The Hankyoreh (02 February 2007)

  • Package deal available after next FTA talks
    The Chosun Ilbo (01 February 2007)

  • Roh wants to conclude FTA with US ahead of Japan, China
    The Hankyoreh (31 January 2007)

  • Premier predicts signing of FTA with US
    The Korea Times (30 January 2007)

  • South Korea's Prime Minister confident of signing free trade deal with US
    Yonhap News (30 January 2007)

  • Roh says US FTA will be thoroughly examined
    The Chosun Ilbo (26 January 2007)

  • Legislators go on the attack over leak of FTA document
    JoongAng Daily (25 January 2007)

  • South Korea, US agree to make 'significant progress' in free trade talks
    Yonhap News (25 January 2007)

  • US says beef issue crucial to FTA success
    The Chosun Ilbo (24 January 2007)

  • Davos offers a glimmer of hope for FTA pact
    The Korea Herald (24 January 2007)

  • Roh rapped for pushing 'disadvantageous' FTA with US
    Yonhap News (24 January 2007)

  • US FTA negotiations with Korea, Malaysia struggling
    ICTSD (24 January 2007)

  • Government slammed for FTA secrets leak
    The Chosun Ilbo (23 January 2007)

  • South Korea agrees to include five state lenders in US FTA framework
    Yonhap News (23 January 2007)

  • Free-trade pact stuck on beef
    The Moscow Times (22 January 2007)

  • US reaffirms beef issue must be resolved before FTA conclusion
    Yonhap News (22 January 2007)

  • US-Korea trade talks move forward
    Asia Times (20 January 2007)

  • US negotiator upbeat on FTA
    The Korea Herald (20 January 2007)

  • South Korea, US enter final day of latest FTA talks
    Yahoo News (19 January 2007)

  • FTA called danger to South Korea rice farmer
    United Press International (18 January 2007)

  • South Korea, US make progress on sticky issues in FTA talks, US negotiator says
    Yonhap News (17 January 2007)

  • Critics: South Korea-US free trade deal would violate 169 Korean laws
    The Hankyoreh (17 January 2007)

  • Seoul, Washington accelerate FTA talks
    The Korea Herald (16 January 2007)

  • Survey says some believe beef issue could break Korea-US FTA talks
    Yonhap News (16 January 2007)

  • South Korea, US open new round of FTA talks amid tight security
    Yonhap News (15 January 2007)

  • US calls for good FTA with South Korea
    Business Week (14 January 2007)

  • Auto analysts say US tariffs unlikely
    The Korea Herald (11 January 2007)

  • Over half of South Koreans support US free trade agreement, survey shows
    Yonhap News (11 January 2007)

  • Traditional medicine doctors launch walkout against proposed FTA with US
    Yonhap News (10 January 2007)

  • Official: 'Technical' talks over South Korea-US beef row delayed
    Yahoo News (08 January 2007)

  • Government: FTA with US expected to increase jobs in mid, long-term
    Yonhap News (08 January 2007)

  • South Korea-US free trade talks hit snag on licensed professions
    The Hankyoreh (08 January 2007)

  • Five lawmakers in US for talks on FTA
    The Korea Times (07 January 2007)

  • Seoul, Washington to hold talks over US beef rejections
    The Chosun Ilbo (04 January 2007)

  • Parliament demands Government suspend subsidy to civic groups opposing FTA with US
    bilaterals.org (04 January 2007)

  • Korea-US FTA talks enter critical point
    The Korea Times (31 December 2006)

  • New AMCHAM Chairman urges swift conclusion of Korea-US FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (29 December 2006)

  • US rejects Korean trade proposal
    The Dong-A llbo (29 December 2006)

  • US administration submits report on Korea-US FTA negotiations relating to trade remedies to Congress
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Korea (28 December 2006)

  • Korea won't sacrifice auto sector
    The Korea Herald (27 December 2006)

  • Korea hints at FTA trade-off
    The Korea Times (25 December 2006)

  • US-Korea FTA will boost foreign investment
    The Chosun Ilbo (21 December 2006)

  • South Korea, US to exercise 'political will' to sign trade deal, US ambassador says
    Yonhap News (21 December 2006)

  • Seoul hints at FTA trade-offs with US
    The Korea Herald (20 December 2006)

  • Deregulation, free trade to boost growth
    The Korea Herald (20 December 2006)

  • Trade pact with US to help South Korea boost auto trade surplus
    Yonhap News (20 December 2006)

  • South Korea rejects US call for beef, poultry talks amid free trade session
    International Herald Tribune (19 December 2006)

  • Washington calls to end adjustment taxes at FTA fisheries talks
    Yonhap News (19 December 2006)

  • Washington calls to end adjustment taxes at FTA fisheries talks
    Yonhap News (19 December 2006)

  • US stresses need to elevate FTA talks
    The Korea Herald (18 December 2006)

  • US demands on beef affecting FTA talks
    Yonhap News (18 December 2006)

  • Washington wishes to hold high-level FTA agriculture talks
    The Chosun Ilbo (13 December 2006)

  • US senators: Will oppose South Korea trade pact without beef trade
    bilaterals.org (13 December 2006)

  • AP interview: US Commerce Secretary says time short for free-trade deal with South Korea
    International Herald Tribune (12 December 2006)

  • US frustrated over FTA
    The Korea Times (12 December 2006)

  • FTA talk rounds ends stalled over sensitive areas
    The Chosun Ilbo (11 December 2006)

  • USA: US-Korea FTA talks in vain
    fibre2fashion (11 December 2006)

  • Korea-US FTA talks hit snag
    The Korea Times (07 December 2006)

  • CEOs negative on economy, upbeat on FTA, survey says
    The Korea Times (07 December 2006)

  • South Korea-US FTA talks hit snag over trade remedies, beef
    Yonhap News (06 December 2006)

  • Key US Senator hoists beef to top of FTA agenda
    The Chosun Ilbo (05 December 2006)

  • Officials: Wide differences remain in South Korea-US free trade talks
    Yonhap News (05 December 2006)

  • Textile industry backs Korea-US FTA
    The Chosun Ilbo (04 December 2006)

  • Next round of FTA talks with US open Monday
    The Chosun Ilbo (04 December 2006)

  • Seoul official: Beef row won't affect free trade talks with US
    Yahoo News (04 December 2006)

  • Michigan lawmakers say South Korea FTA must open auto trade
    NASDAQ (04 December 2006)

  • South Korean Trade Minister visits US to spur FTA talks
    Yonhap News (04 December 2006)

  • South Korea to keep pushing for exclusion of rice in FTA talks with US
    Yonhap News (04 December 2006)

  • US officials say beef issue may negatively affect FTA talks
    Yonhap News (03 December 2006)

  • Korea to focus on US trade remedies in FTA talks
    The Chosun Ilbo (30 November 2006)

  • Trade watchers say Korea-US FTA prospects turned less favorable
    Yonhap News (29 November 2006)

  • Report: US FTA to boost South Korean auto exports
    Yonhap News (27 November 2006)

  • South Koreans protest free trade agreement with United States
    Fox News Channel (22 November 2006)

  • Seoul may have more time in FTA talks
    The Korea Times (19 November 2006)

  • South Korea, US conclude sideline FTA drug talks in Seoul
    Yonhap News (13 November 2006)

  • US still hopes to conclude FTA by early next year
    The Chosun Ilbo (11 November 2006)

  • FTA drug talks in Seoul
    The Korea Times (09 November 2006)

  • Democrats' control puts FTA in limbo
    The Korea Times (09 November 2006)

  • Seoul not mulling auto tax reform for FTA talks with US
    Yonhap News (09 November 2006)

  • South Korea, US expected to negotiate on FTA beyond January
    Yahoo News (08 November 2006)

  • Korea poised to admit foreign lawyers with FTA
    bilaterals.org (08 November 2006)

  • South Korea refuses changes to auto tax in US FTA talks
    Yahoo News (06 November 2006)

  • South Korea may cut agricultural tariff waiver list for FTA with US
    Yahoo News (01 November 2006)

  • US negotiator: Korea, US FTA can still meet deadline
    Yahoo News (31 October 2006)

  • Washington upbeat on Seoul FTA
    Gulf Daily News (28 October 2006)

  • Seoul pledges more screen quota cut
    bilaterals.org (27 October 2006)

  • South Korean: South Korea-US FTA talks make headway
    Yahoo News (25 October 2006)

  • Agriculture, industrial goods dominate FTA talks in Jeju
    The Korea Herald (25 October 2006)

  • US, Korea aiming for free trade agreement by early 2007
    The Student Operated Press (25 October 2006)

  • South Korea-US FTA talks hit snag
    Yahoo News (24 October 2006)

  • South Korea, US open trade talks
    Business Week (22 October 2006)

  • Experts: FTA would boost economy
    The Dong-A llbo (20 October 2006)

  • Nuke test poses minimal impact to FTA talks
    The Korea Herald (12 October 2006)

  • Korea in tug of war with US over beef imports
    The Korea Times (09 October 2006)

  • Roh backed off from TV debate on FTA
    The Korea Times (01 October 2006)

  • Transcript of Assistant USTR Wendy Cutler press roundtable on KORUS FTA
    United States Trade Representative (14 July 2006)

  • Outcomes of the second round of Korea-US FTA negotiations
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Korea (14 July 2006)

  • Launching of the second round of Korea-US (KORUS) FTA negotiations
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Korea (07 July 2006)

  • US drops education from wish list
    The Korea Times (11 June 2006)

  • Korea-US FTA talks yield no deal on textiles
    The Chosun Ilbo (09 June 2006)

  • The first official round of Korea-US FTA negotiations to be held
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Korea (02 June 2006)

  • Outcomes of the Korea-US FTA informal preparatory talks
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Korea (07 March 2006)

  • Launch of Korea-US FTA negotiations announced
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Korea (03 February 2006)

  • Remarks by US Trade Representative Rob Portman and Republic of Korea Trade Minister Hyun-chong Kim at the launch of US-Korea Free Trade Agreement
    United States Trade Representative (02 February 2006)

  • United States, South Korea announce intention to negotiate free trade agreement
    United States Trade Representative (02 February 2006)

  • Second round of Korea-US preliminary working-level FTA talks
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Korea (25 March 2005)

  • Results of first round of Korea-US preliminary working-level FTA talks
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Korea (03 February 2005)

  • Korea and US to hold preliminary working-level FTA talks
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Korea (01 February 2005)

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