Tag Archives: EU

R.I.P. to PTA / On back foot after Lone Star threat, gov’t readies team

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Tom Coyner

The KORUS FTA will soon be tested by Lone Star and the Korea National Tax Authority. Continue reading →

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EU FTA red tape keeps Korean wine market tied up

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Perception, if not the reality, of cheaper wine will likely increase wine consumption. Continue reading →

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Global Economic Downturn: A Crisis of Political Economy

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Tom Coyner

What is particularly frightening is the absence of credible alternatives to these major crises. Continue reading →

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Slowly but surely, pork from EU enters SK market

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Tom Coyner

S Koreans are beginning to realize how much they have been overpaying for their food. Continue reading →

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How Will Free Trade Deal with EU Affect Korea’s Farmers?

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Coyner’s Comment: “It ain’t over until the fat lady sings…” If we have thought getting a major FTA ratified has been tough, the fun is just beginning in terms of implementing the FTA not only by the letter of the … Continue reading →

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S Korea FTA with EU May Be Passed Next Month

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Coyner’s Comment: Given the lack of public outcry and open controversy, the EU-Korea FTA is moving fairly smoothly through the South Korean National Assembly. Hopes that eventually passage will be the same for the KORUS FTA are probably wishful thinking, … Continue reading →

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