Tag Archives: free trade

Korea joins $1 trillion trade club

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Despite troubles internationally, both imports and exports continue their forward momentum. Continue reading →

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When Protest Is a Joke

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Do these demonstrations actually do more to further the ruling oligarchy’s agenda that includes keeping the pellmell at bay than helping the masses for which the demos are staged? Continue reading →

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Korea’s Tear Gas Lawmaker Is Now a National Hero

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Like contracts, elected majorities in the legislature are deemed as being fully legitimate only at the times of their elections. Continue reading →

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Seoul Votes a Chaotic Yes to Free Trade With U.S.

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Governing party ratifies a deal that has sharpened a political divide between the government and the opposition and between big business and voters unhappy with deepening economic inequality. Continue reading →

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South Korea ratifies long-delayed US trade deal

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Tom Coyner

A big win for Korean and US free traders, a perceived loss by young Koreans who feel they have been shafted again by the Establishment. Continue reading →

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Round-up: How Out of Touch is Korea’s Elite from the Masses?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Mmany politically aware South Koreans are looking around for alternatives. Continue reading →

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A New Voice Grips South Korea With Plain Talk About Inequality and Justice

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Ahn Cheol-soo, who founded a software company, has become a social critic in South Korea. Continue reading →

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ISD clause / Using kids to sow fears trade pact

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Tom Coyner

It would be a travesty for the Korus FTA to be rejected based on an erroneous understanding of the facts and law. Continue reading →

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Korean Opposition Find Trade Agreement Too Useful to Ratify

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Opposition firebrands don’t really care about the FTA if only they can use the issue to marshal mass protest. Continue reading →

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Putting Political Chaos into Context

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Tom Coyner

The anti-mad cow disease demos were not about public health. The KORUS FTA opposition is not about trade. Continue reading →

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