On October 11, Ecuador and South Korea preliminarily signed an expansive Economic Cooperation Agreement. Daniel Legarda and Bang Moon Kyu, trade ministers from both countries, led the ceremony. According to official statements, the two countries have strong economic synergy. South Korea mainly imports agricultural and fishery products. Ecuador’s rich biodiversity and agricultural sector meet this […]
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