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• Further reforms needed to sustain Korean growth and social cohesion - Apr-2012 (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
  Korea recovered faster and more vigorously from the global crisis than most OECD countries, but strong economic growth alone will not be enough to address the fundamental challenges posed by its rapidly ageing population and rising inequality, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Korea.
• US Korea FTA - Effect on Market Access - Mar-2012 (thepigsite.com)
  South Korea’s 40 per cent duty on imported beef will be phased out over 15 years for imports from the United States.
• Canadian Cattlemen's Association to focus on Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement - Jan-2012 (Canadian Cattlemen's Association)

• Key Step Completed on Road towards Canadian beef access to South Korea - Dec-2011 (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)
• Resumption of trade talks with South Korea critical to maintaining market access for agri-exports - Nov-2011 (Canola Council of Canada)
• Canada and Korea Achieve Breakthrough in Restoring Beef Market Access - Jun-2011 (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)
  Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast announced a breakthrough in restoring long-awaited access to the lucrative South Korean beef market. Canada and South Korea will now work to finalize the science based agreement to export Canadian beef, under 30 months of age, back into South Korea.
• Canadian Pork Council - Letter to Prime Minister Harper on Free Trade Agreement with Korea - Mar-2011 (Canadian Pork Council)
• South Korea implements mandatory tracking of imported beef (pdf) - Jan-2011
  Beginning in December 2010, South Korea implemented a mandatory tracking system for imported beef. Read more.

• Korea-Alberta Relations (pdf) - Dec-2011

• Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Jan-2012 (United States Department of Agriculture)
• Exporter Guide - Nov-2011 - (United States Department of Agriculture)
  Although targeted at U.S. exporters, this guide provides useful information on the market and business tips.

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• Lana Gudmundson Bio
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• Alberta Korea Office