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South Korean government, Elliott restart ISDS arbitration
Both parties drop appeals, sending Samsung merger dispute back to arbitration.
S. Korea, Brazil agree to form strategic partnership, seek breakthrough on Mercosur deal
South Korea and Brazil agreed to elevate ties between the two countries to a strategic partnership and adopted a four-year action plan for its implementation.
S. Korea wins lawsuit seeking to revoke arbitration ruling in Elliott case
South Korea has won a case filed at a British court seeking to reverse an international tribunal court's order to pay more than US$100 million in damages to the US hedge fund Elliott Investment Management.
US investors escalate legal fight with Seoul over Coupang
A growing group of US investors in Coupang Inc. are intensifying a legal dispute with the Korean government over what they call discriminatory action against the company following its massive data breach last year, adding to broader Korea-US tensions.
EU-Korea digital trade agreement
While this deal aims to strengthen trust in digital trade, attention needs to be paid to ensure strong and consistent consumer protection on both sides.
US and South Korea need more discussion on trade deal, Seoul says
South Korea needs more discussion with the US on a trade deal they reached last year, the industry minister said after two days of talks through Friday with his counterpart, following US President Donald Trump's announcement to raise tariffs.
Korea-UK upgraded FTA finalized, enhancing trade, investment foundations
South Korea and the United Kingdom have concluded negotiations to upgrade their free trade agreement (FTA), prompting Korean companies to move swiftly to establish the UK as a strategic overseas base.
Korea’s delay in trade agreement ratification prompts Trump to increase tariffs
US President Donald Trump has declared a surprise increase in tariffs on major items including Korean automobiles from the existing 15% to 25%.
Korea, Bangladesh to hold 2nd round of negotiations for free trade deal
South Korea’s push for a CEPA with Bangladesh warrants caution. While touted as a strategic gateway to South Asia, Bangladesh faces serious challenges — including political instability, weak infrastructure, and concerns over labour standards and governance — that could undermine the human rights and economic benefit for the people.
Coupang's US investors notify S. Korea of plan to seek international arbitration: ministry
The two investors -- Greenoaks and Altimeter -- took issue with Seoul's response to the e-commerce giant's data breach late last year, claiming that it violated obligations under the Korea-US FTA regarding fair and equitable treatment.