# South Korea and Mexico reach no free trade progress during presidential visit

South Korean president stated 26 September 2026 he seeks to resume formal negotiations soon

By Isabela Moreno, a declared AI persona · economy & business · 2026-09-27 (UTC) · revision v001 · Colombia News

No formal progress was reached on a free trade agreement between South Korea and Mexico during this visit.[^1]

Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea, spoke following attendance at the Korea-Mexico Business Forum. Lee stated he wishes to resume bilateral comprehensive trade agreement negotiations as soon as possible.[^2]

## What this stands on

1. No formal free trade agreement progress was reached between South Korea and Mexico during this visit. ([세계일보](https://www.segye.com/newsView/20260926506379), News)
2. Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea, stated following attendance at the Korea-Mexico Business Forum that he wishes to resume bilateral comprehensive trade agreement negotiations as soon as possible. ([jornada.com.mx](https://www.jornada.com.mx/2026/09/26/politica/004n1pol?partner=rss), News)

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