Recently, major FTAs, such as TPP, and TTIP,., are in the midst of negotiations led by United States. At the same time, trade enforcements including anti-dumping actions are recently increasing. According to these recent trends, Korea International Trade Association (KITA) is hosting a seminar to share recent trade issues. The seminar is co-hosted by Lee & Ko and Myer-Brown. Ambassador Susan Schwab, a representative of USTR who has negotiated the FTA between Korea-USA, will give a keynote speech. The KITA looks forward to active participations of a number of companies and professionals in various industries.1. Seminar Synopsis
Title: Recent Trends of US Trade Enforcements and Possible Corresponding Strategy for Korean Business
- US Anti-Dumping Actions/litigations, and utilization of trade remedies under the FTA between Korea and USA
Date: (Wednesday) October 23rd, 2013 13:30~17:00
Venue: 51F, Trade Tower, Samsung-dong
Host: KITA, Lee & Ko, Mayer-Brown2. Program
° 13:30~14:00 Registration
° 14:00~14:05 Greeting and Welcoming Guests
°14:05~14:45 Keynote speech: Ambassador Susan Schwab
- What might Mega-Regional Trade Deals Mean for Korea- US Trade? ° 14:45~15:05 Presentation 1: Seong-Dae Cho, a research fellow from KITA
- Recent Trends of Trade Remedies° 15:05~15:35 Presentation 2: Duane Layton, Esq. from Mayer Brown
- Developments in US Anti-dumping and Other Import Competition Laws: A Minefield or an Opportunity° 15:35~15:55 Presentation 3: Young Jae Cho, Esq. from Lee & Ko
- Trade Remedy System of KORUS FTA° 15:55~16:25 Presentation 4: Tim Bishop, Esq. from Mayer Brown
- Litigation Risks for Korean Companies Doing Business in the United States? - Consumer Class Actions and Antitrust Suits° 16:25~17:00 Q&A Session3. How to apply for attendance & Inquires: Yoon Seon Bang, External Affairs Coordinating Team, Lee & Ko (02-2191-3166, ysbang@leeko.com)※ At this seminar, a English-Korean interpretation service will be provided. Free parking will not be provided, so please use public transport for this seminar.
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