Iceland–South Korea relations
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Iceland–South Korea relations are primarily based on cooperation over maritime issues, such as
Relations
South Korea's foreign minister Choi Sung-hong visited Iceland in 2002 to discuss increased bilateral cooperation between the two countries.[3] Korea and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signed a Free Trade Agreement on December 15, 2005. The agreement eliminated all EFTA tariffs on Korean goods, with plans to phase out Korean tariffs on EFTA goods.[4] In May 2008, the two countries signed an agreement on double taxation.[5][6]
Trade
In 2006, South Korean exports to Iceland totaled
Whaling activities and cooperation
Iceland have been involved in controversy over their continued whaling activity.[8] In the past, South Korea has supported Iceland's whaling position.[9][10] Iceland hunts whales for "scientific research", although they have passed tests of authenticity for scientific research projects set by the International Whaling Commission.[11]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Republic of Iceland". Republic of Korea - Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
- ^ "Embassy of Iceland - Beijing, China". Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
- ^ "South Korean foreign minister visits Iceland, meets counterpart". Financial Times Ltd. September 27, 2002. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
- ^ "Korea-European Free Trade Association(EFTA) FTA". Korea.net. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
- ^ "South Korea, Iceland sign agreement on double taxation". China View. May 15, 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
- ^ "Convention signed between Iceland and South Korea". IceNews – Daily News. May 27, 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
- ^ "Liberal trade regime in Iceland contributes to increased trade and strong growth". World Trade Organization. Retrieved 2009-07-11.
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- ^ "Questions and answers to Iceland's decision to leave the International Whaling Commission". Ministry of Fisheries, Iceland. Retrieved 2009-07-11.