FTA between South Korea and some Central American countries enters into force

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy of South Korea announced that the free trade agreement (FTA) with the countries of Central America (Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Panama) partially entered into force on Tuesday, with the completion of internal procedures in Honduras and Nicaragua.

País: Costa Rica

Fuente: Asia Info News (Available in Spanish)

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