EU–South Korea Free Trade Agreement
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The EU–South Korea Free Trade Agreement is a comprehensive trade pact that significantly reduces tariffs and trade barriers between South Korea and the European Union, promoting increased economic integration and market access.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| EU–South Korea Free Trade Agreement canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: EU–South Korea Free Trade Agreement Context triple: [Germany–South Korea relations, hasLegalFramework, EU–South Korea Free Trade Agreement]
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A.
EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
The EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement is a major free trade deal between the European Union and Japan that reduces tariffs, facilitates market access, and strengthens economic and regulatory cooperation between the two economies.
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B.
Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the European Union
The Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the European Union is an extensive trade agreement that integrates partner countries into the EU single market by eliminating most tariffs and aligning many economic and regulatory standards.
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C.
Status of Forces Agreement between the United States and South Korea
The Status of Forces Agreement between the United States and South Korea is a bilateral accord that governs the legal status, rights, and obligations of U.S. military personnel stationed in South Korea.
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D.
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a major free trade agreement among Asia-Pacific nations that creates one of the world’s largest economic blocs by reducing tariffs and harmonizing trade rules across the Indo-Pacific.
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E.
SAFTA
SAFTA is a regional free trade agreement among South Asian countries aimed at reducing tariffs and promoting economic integration within the SAARC region.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: EU–South Korea Free Trade Agreement Target entity description: The EU–South Korea Free Trade Agreement is a comprehensive trade pact that significantly reduces tariffs and trade barriers between South Korea and the European Union, promoting increased economic integration and market access.
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A.
EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
The EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement is a major free trade deal between the European Union and Japan that reduces tariffs, facilitates market access, and strengthens economic and regulatory cooperation between the two economies.
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B.
Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the European Union
The Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the European Union is an extensive trade agreement that integrates partner countries into the EU single market by eliminating most tariffs and aligning many economic and regulatory standards.
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C.
Status of Forces Agreement between the United States and South Korea
The Status of Forces Agreement between the United States and South Korea is a bilateral accord that governs the legal status, rights, and obligations of U.S. military personnel stationed in South Korea.
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D.
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a major free trade agreement among Asia-Pacific nations that creates one of the world’s largest economic blocs by reducing tariffs and harmonizing trade rules across the Indo-Pacific.
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E.
SAFTA
SAFTA is a regional free trade agreement among South Asian countries aimed at reducing tariffs and promoting economic integration within the SAARC region.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (73)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bilateral trade agreement
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free trade agreement ⓘ international treaty ⓘ |
| aim |
elimination of tariffs on industrial goods
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elimination of tariffs on many agricultural products ⓘ enhanced investment conditions ⓘ improved market access for services ⓘ promotion of sustainable development ⓘ reduction of non-tariff barriers ⓘ strengthening economic integration ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
EUKOR FTA
NERFINISHED
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EU–Korea Free Trade Agreement NERFINISHED ⓘ EU–Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| concludedIn | 2010 ⓘ |
| coversSector |
agricultural products
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automotive industry ⓘ electronics ⓘ financial services ⓘ machinery ⓘ maritime transport services ⓘ pharmaceuticals ⓘ telecommunications services ⓘ |
| enteredIntoForce | 2011 ⓘ |
| enteredIntoForceOn | 1 July 2011 ⓘ |
| geographicScope |
European Union
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
South Korea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasChapter |
competition
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current payments and capital movement ⓘ dispute settlement ⓘ government procurement ⓘ intellectual property ⓘ trade and sustainable development ⓘ trade in goods ⓘ trade in services and establishment ⓘ |
| hasImpactOn |
EU exports to South Korea
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South Korean exports to the EU ⓘ bilateral trade volumes ⓘ foreign direct investment flows ⓘ |
| hasProvision |
competition rules
ⓘ
dispute settlement mechanism ⓘ government procurement ⓘ intellectual property rights protection ⓘ investment liberalisation ⓘ regulatory cooperation ⓘ rules of origin ⓘ tariff elimination schedule ⓘ trade and sustainable development chapter ⓘ trade in services ⓘ |
| language |
Korean
ⓘ
all official languages of the European Union ⓘ |
| legalBasis | EU common commercial policy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| monitoredBy |
EU–Korea Trade Committee
NERFINISHED
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specialised committees and working groups ⓘ |
| negotiatedBy |
European Commission
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Government of South Korea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| negotiationStart | 2007 ⓘ |
| partOf | EU common commercial policy network of FTAs ⓘ |
| party |
European Union
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Republic of Korea NERFINISHED ⓘ South Korea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| precededBy | EU–South Korea 1997 Framework Agreement on Trade and Cooperation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| signedBy |
European Union
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Republic of Korea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| signedIn | 2010 ⓘ |
| subject |
competition policy
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intellectual property ⓘ international trade ⓘ investment ⓘ public procurement ⓘ services trade ⓘ sustainable development ⓘ tariff reduction ⓘ trade liberalisation ⓘ |
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Subject: EU–South Korea Free Trade Agreement Description of subject: The EU–South Korea Free Trade Agreement is a comprehensive trade pact that significantly reduces tariffs and trade barriers between South Korea and the European Union, promoting increased economic integration and market access.
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