SEOUL, June 18 (UPI) -- South Korea and the United States are likely to meet this week to revise a free trade accord reflecting new U.S. trade policy guidelines.
A U.S. delegation, led by assistant Trade representative Wendy Cutler, is scheduled to fly into Seoul on June 21 to discuss revising the free trade deal reached in April after 10 months of tough negotiations, Seoul officials said Monday.
The U.S. delegation is expected to call for changes in the sectors of labor, environment, pharmaceuticals, national security, government procurement, harbor safety and investment, they said.
The South Korean government said it has not decided yet over how to respond to the U.S. proposal.
"The government will finalize its position after a close analysis of U.S. requests and their possible clash with domestic laws," the presidential office said.
South Korea hopes this week's talks would be focused on the areas of labor and environment so that the final deal could be reached without too many changes.
The free trade deal, expected to be signed on June 30, requires ratification by the legislatures of both countries.
