South Korean ambassador promotes free trade agreement in Lansing - Lansing State Journal

August 19, 2010
By Melissa Domsic

EAST LANSING — The South Korean Ambassador to the United States stressed the importance of passing a Korea-U.S. free trade agreement during his visit to Lansing today.

“The Korea-U.S. free trade agreement offers one of the best opportunities to create U.S. jobs by providing new export opportunities for American manufacturers, farmers and small- and medium-sized companies,” Ambassador Han Duk-soo said.
 
The ambassador spoke to nearly 100 people at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center at Michigan State University this afternoon.
 
His speech focused largely on the trade agreement, which President George W. Bush signed in 2007, but has not been approved by Congress. Some lawmakers and automotive industry representatives have criticized the agreement for not fully leveling the playing field for U.S. auto sales in Korea.
 
The event was hosted by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan.