South Korea aims to upgrade services, investment deal with China in 2026
By Choonsik Yoo ( December 17, 2025, 08:29 GMT | Insight) -- South Korea aims to finalize talks in 2026 to upgrade the service-trade and investment provisions of its free-trade agreement with China as part of its strategy to manage geopolitical and trade risks, the trade ministry said.South Korea aims to conclude negotiations in 2026 on upgrading the service-trade and investment sections of its free trade agreement with China as part of its effort to manage risks while securing room for strategic autonomy in a turbulent global trade order, the trade ministry said on Wednesday....
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