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Republic of Korea Trade Negotiations Update
08 February 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses the first round of UK-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations which took place in January.
Action Requested
No specific action is requested, but HM Government commits to keeping Parliament informed as negotiations continue and highlights that any deal will adhere to high environmental and labour protections while maintaining NHS exclusivity.
Key Facts
- The first round of UK-Republic of Korea FTA negotiations took place in January.
- Negotiations cover 17 policy areas over 22 sessions.
- Second round of negotiations is due in March 2024.
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