South Korea and the EU formally signed a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) during President Lee Jae-myung’s visit to Belgium on June 10, 2026. The two sides also agreed to launch a Korea-EU Competitiveness Partnership and establish a new high-level economic dialogue. Additionally, four European advanced-technology companies announced foreign direct investment totaling USD 165 million into […]
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Korea-Bangladesh CEPA 4th Round of Formal Negotiations Held
The 4th round of formal negotiations for a Korea-Bangladesh Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from June 14–19, 2026. Eleven working groups are meeting on topics including goods concessions, services, and rules of origin. Korea is seeking to diversify export markets amid a rapidly changing global trade environment.
Korea-EU Open New Horizons in Economic Cooperation: Digital Trade Agreement Signed
Korea and the EU formally signed a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA), making the EU Korea’s second DTA partner after Singapore. The announcement also covers EU corporate investments totaling $165 million in Korea across advanced technology sectors, and high-level trade talks between Korea’s trade negotiation chief and EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič on supply chains and […]
Korea’s Trade Promotion Committee Discusses FTA Progress and US Section 301 Response
Korea’s 57th Trade Promotion Committee, chaired by Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, reviewed ongoing FTA negotiations including the Korea-Mongolia CEPA (resuming June 2025), Korea-China FTA services/investment follow-up talks, and Korea-Morocco CEPA. The meeting also addressed the status of and response plans to US Section 301 trade investigations against Korea.
15th Round of Korea-China FTA Services & Investment Follow-up Negotiations Held
The 15th round of Korea-China FTA follow-up negotiations on services, investment, and finance is being held in Beijing from June 22-26, 2026. Delegations of about 30 officials are led by Korea’s Director General for Trade Negotiations and China’s Ministry of Commerce counterpart. Negotiations began in March 2018 following the FTA’s 2015 entry into force, but […]
UK-India Trade Deal: Double Contributions Convention Explainer
The UK and India have agreed a Double Contributions Convention as part of their trade deal, which governs social security/national insurance contributions for workers operating across both countries. This explainer details the agreed provisions of that convention. It forms part of the broader UK-India FTA package.
UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Trade Deal: Conclusion Summary
The UK government has published a conclusion summary outlining the provisions and chapters of the newly concluded UK-GCC free trade agreement. The document covers the full scope of the deal’s trade policy content across multiple chapters. This marks a significant bilateral trade agreement between the UK and the six GCC member states.
WTO Members Advance Discussions on Key Issues for Unlocking Services Trade
The WTO Council for Trade in Services met June 2-4 to discuss future work areas including e-commerce services, green services economy, and LDC participation in services trade. Members agreed to hold a dedicated workshop on recognition of foreign professionals’ qualifications. Discussions also covered facilitating greater LDC integration into global services trade.
ASEAN Concludes Historic Negotiations for the Digital Economy Framework Agreement
ASEAN has concluded negotiations for the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), a landmark plurilateral deal covering digital trade among member states. The agreement represents a significant policy outcome for the region’s digital economy governance. The Philippine DTI announced the conclusion via its official news channel.
India and Oman Sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
India and Oman have concluded a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), establishing a new bilateral trade gateway. The agreement covers trade in goods and services with preferential arrangements between the two countries. This marks a significant bilateral trade policy development for India in the Gulf region.