The four-day debates are focused on 11 key sectors, including goods, services, investment, and economic cooperation.
South Korea already has an FTA with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), but it is seeking individual deals with member countries to further broaden trade ties.
On January 1, 2025, Malaysia took over the chairmanship of ASEAN, which also includes Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, and Myanmar.
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, in turn, stressed that both nations are seeking to expand their trade portfolio and enhance cooperation.
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