Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
Arguably the most talked-about issue du jour in South Korea is The KORUS Agreement, or The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. Opinions vary widely on the subject, and indeed it is a highly polarizing issue for both countries.
With the enforcement of the KORUS Free Trade Agreement in March 2012, more American beef will be coming to Korean markets. But is it really 100 percent beef? Is it likely to be harmful for those who consume it?
With the passing of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA), opinions have been strong on its ratification. Multiple demonstrations have been held in Seoul denouncing the agreement, erupting in violent clashes with the police.
