Trade and Investment
Republic of Korea-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement
(Republic of Korea-GCC FTA)
On December 28, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed a free trade agreement with [Republic of] Korea on Thursday, its second trade deal this year, as the six-member bloc intensifies efforts to boost investment ties with major economic partners in Asia
Sources:
Signed but not yet In Effect
Members
- Republic of Korea
- Bahrain
- Oman
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
Relevant Dates
- Signed but not yet In Effect
2023-12-28 - Negotiations launched
2009-03-09 - Proposed/Under consultation and study
2007-11-0 - Not yet notified to the WTO
News
- [Republic of] Korea, Qatar discuss energy cooperation amid supply disruptionsYonhap News15 Jun 2026
- [Republic of] Korea, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on crude oil, gas cooperationYonhap News14 Jun 2026
- Republic of Korea: Industry minister discusses energy, logistics cooperation with Oman officialYonhap News1 Jun 2026
- Republic of Korea: Finance chief urges [Gulf Cooperation Council] nations to bolster supply chain cooperationYonhap News5 Apr 2026
