A Qualitative Analysis of a Potential Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and South Korea. CEPS Special Report, 25 November 2008

Guerin, Selen Sarisoy and Edwards, T. Huw and Glania, Guido and Kim, Heungchong and Lee, Hongshik and Matthes, Jurgen and Tekce, Mahmut. (2008) A Qualitative Analysis of a Potential Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and South Korea. CEPS Special Report, 25 November 2008. UNSPECIFIED.

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Abstract

This study is a qualitative analysis of a potential free trade agreement between the EU and South Korea conducted from January to April 2007, under a contract from the Directorate General for Trade of the European Commission. The study aims to provide a basis for the negotiations that started in May 2007 between the EU and South Korea. As such, it is an in-depth examination of the extent to which EU exporters face non-tariff barriers to trade with Korea. The study offers a potential scenario for efficiently tackling the non-tariff barriers and liberalising services and investment, first by analysing horizontal issues, e.g. dispute settlement, technical barriers to trade, intellectual property rights, etc., and then by offering a sector-by-sector analysis. The potential implications of the EU-Korea FRA and the timing issues are also addressed.

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