August 16, 2010
By David Shepardson

Washington -- The South Korean ambassador to the United States will meet with top executives at Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC today during a day-long visit to Detroit to discuss a contentious free trade agreement.

August 18, 2010
By Hilary Decent

Addressing Naperville Chamber of Commerce members Tuesday, South Korean Ambassador Han Duk-Soo urged Americans to support free trade between the two countries.

August 16, 2010

PEORIA -- The Ambassador to the Republic of Korea is in Peoria tonight, speaking out about the benefits of increased trade relations. Ambassador Han Duk-soo toured Caterpillar this morning and later spoke at a Chamber of Commerce event. He says a potential free-trade agreement between the US and Korea could create 70,000 new American jobs.

August 16, 2010
By Hwang Doo-hyong

WASHINGTON (Yonhap)-- U.S. beef exports to South Korea rose sharply during the first six months of the year, industry sources said Monday, with some politicians demanding the restricted shipment of beef be addressed before the ratification of the pending free trade deal with South Korea.