Malaysia and South Korea hold fifth round of free trade talks


SEOUL: South Korea’s ministry said Tuesday (Oct 22) that it has launched the fifth round of negotiations with Malaysia for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) as Seoul aims to broaden its trade portfolio.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the latest round of negotiations for the FTA began in Seoul for a four-day session, following the resumption of talks in August after a five-year hiatus, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

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