August 23, 2010
By Trevor Williams

South Korean and U.S. legislators should cast politics aside and focus on the economic benefits of ratifying a free trade agreement between their countries, Korean lawmakers said Aug. 20 in Atlanta.
 
Negotiated in June 2007, the controversial deal has awaited approval for more than three years as lawmakers in both countries have wrangled over its touchiest sticking points: market access in Korea for American beef and cars. 

August 23, 2010
By Howard Schneider

NAPERVILLE, ILL. -- The message may have been familiar recently when the local Chamber of Commerce took up a proposed free-trade agreement between South Korea and the United States.

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.

August 19, 2010

Excerpt: Better business relations and a new trade agreement were the big topics on a local visit by the South Korean's ambassador to the US. Ambassador Han Duk-soo is making the rounds in Michigan and looking to jumpstart support for a free trade agreement between his country and the United States.

August 19, 2010
By Jay Heflin

The Business Roundtable on Thursday said recent indicators showing the economic recovery faltering should prompt Congress into expanding trade opportunities with other nations.