Korea and Canada have concluded negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement that,
once implemented, is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade between the two countries.
Yesterday's announcement puts an end to nearly a decade of on-again, off-again talks... and
marks Ottawa's first free-trade foray into the Asia Pacific region.
But what's in it for Korea?
For a closer look at that question, we're joined live in the studio by Dr. Kim Byoung-joo,
the head of KL&P Consulting and our regular commentator on this program.
The Korea-Canada FTA -- what do you see in the balance sheet?
A good
deal for Korea?
A fair deal for both countries?
[ 1 : Korea's Trade with Canada]
Agriculture is once again a concern in Korea.
Has there been any progress in the way the Korea government is dealing with this perennial
dilemma in the latest deal?
Korea is one of global leaders in the FTA drive.
With the agreement
with Canada, Korea now covers 62 percent of the global economy
with FTAs.
What is the significance of this?
[ 2: Korea's FTA Outreach]
What can we expect to see in negotiations with China
and Japan?