Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/414/REV.1 |
G-4§10 |
Korea, Republic of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other measures |
All products/economic activities |
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4.10. As environment-related issues have assumed an increasing importance all across the world, the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) was launched in November 2020 to generate concrete results in relation to environmental sustainability. Along with Australia and Singapore, Korea circulated a joint communication on liberalizing trade in environmental goods and services and exchanging views on trade-related environmental measures.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/414/REV.1 |
G-4§11 |
Korea, Republic of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other measures |
Not specified |
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4.11. Such [Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured] discussions are expected to enhance the roles of the multilateral trade system and strengthen international cooperation when the trade environment is going through a rapid change due to the accelerating transition towards a digital economy, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/414/REV.1 |
G-4§15 |
Korea, Republic of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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4.15. [Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation] APEC leaders adopted the "2020 Kuala Lumpur Declaration" , which includes the "APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040," in Malaysia in 2020. This vision includes three key elements - trade and investment liberalization, innovation and digitalization, and inclusive and sustainable growth. Korea is actively participating in discussions on digital economy, inclusiveness, sustainability, and integration of regional economies.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/414/REV.1 |
G-4§17 |
Korea, Republic of |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other measures |
Not specified |
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4.17. As one of the G20 countries, Korea is participating in discussions on new trade and investment issues. (...) Korea is also actively engaged in various discussions on the trade and investment agenda to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic at the G20 (e.g. international cooperation, a level playing field, and environmental sustainability).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/414/REV.1 |
S-4§156 |
Korea, Republic of |
2021 |
Measures |
Other measures |
Energy, Other |
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4.156. During the review period, Members raised specific trade concerns (STCs) at the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade regarding several measures under consideration or taken by Korea (e.g. (...) package recycling, energy efficiency management equipment, household chemical and biocidal products, (...)).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/414/REV.1 |
S-5§5 |
Korea, Republic of |
2021 |
Sectors |
Other measures |
All products/economic activities |
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5.5. During the review period, communication technologies (ICT) was emphasized, as requested in the Korean New Deal, as an important tool for the Government to employ to facilitate the development of various sectors, and to meet its environmental protection targets. Korea committed, under the Paris Agreement, to limit its emissions of carbon dioxide equivalent. Various support has been provided to help the economy, which is facing difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Climate
Emissions
Environment
MEAs
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/415 |
G-4§30 |
China |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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All products/economic activities |
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4.30. [4.2.3. Supporting a bigger role of the WTO] In addition, China is constructively participating in discussions on issues such as women's economic empowerment, trade and health, and trade and environment. (...).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/415 |
G-4§47 |
China |
2021 |
Measures |
Other measures |
Not specified |
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4.47. At the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit held in September 2018, President Xi Jinping stated that China would launch eight major initiatives in the next three years and beyond. These initiatives focus on (...) trade facilitation, green development, capacity building, (...).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/415 |
G-6§3 |
China |
2021 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other measures |
Not specified |
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6.3. (...) China will further implement the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement to address climate change. Moreover, China will strive to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 to promote sustainable development. (...).
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Climate
Emissions
MEAs
Sustainable
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/415/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.19 |
China |
2021 |
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Table 3.19 SPS-related STCs raised against China, 1 January 2018-13 April 2021
STC: Proposed amendments to the implementation regulations on safety assessment of agricultural GMOs
Member(s) raising STC, (Members supporting the concern): Paraguay, United States
First raised/last raised, (number of times subsequently raised): 2015/2019, (9)
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