General Information of the APEC Capacity Building Workshop on Trade Remedies

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______2017/SOM2/CTI/011 Agenda Item: 6.2

Purpose: Information Submitted by: Korea

Second Committee on Trade and Investment Meeting Ha Noi, Viet Nam 13-15 May 2017

APEC Capacity Building Workshop on Trade Remedies : Rules and Practices under the WTO and FTAs/RTAs

Seoul, Republic of Korea June 22-23, 2017 (As of May 15)

GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Korea

1. Purpose 2. Background 3. Objectives 4. Participants 5. Meeting dates and venue 6. Program and language 7. Contacts 8. Registration desk 9. Visa requirements 10. Accommodation 11. Transportation 12. Expenses 13. Evaluation 14. Dress code 15. Sightseeing 16. General information

Annex I: Draft Program Annex II: Participant Nomination Form Annex III: Location of the Novotel Ambassador Gangnam

This information note provides administrative and logistical arrangements, along with other relevant information pertaining to the participation in the APEC Capacity Building Workshop on Trade Remedies : Rules and Practices under the WTO and FTAs/RTAs . The information in this note is subject to change and will be updated as necessary.

1. PURPOSE

This information note provides general (administration and logistics) information about “APEC Capacity Building Workshop on Trade Remedies: Rules and Practices under the WTO and FTAs/RTAs” to be held in Seoul, Korea from June 22 to 23, 2017.

2. BACKGROUND

One of the biggest challenges for the realization of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) is the widening gap among the APEC member economies in terms of FTA capabilities. To fill this gap, since the inception of the CBNI in 2012, eight economies have organized twenty-one workshops until now and another five workshops are scheduled this year.

In 2014, to maintain and utilize the momentum created in the first phase of the initiative, the APEC Leaders endorsed the Action Plan Framework for the second CBNI. The proposed workshop is designed as a part of the programs being pursued under the 2nd CBNI in the areas of trade remedies such as anti-dumping, safeguards and countervailing measures.

With the rapid increase in newly adopted anti-dumping measures and other trade remedies around the world (119 cases in 2011 to 209 in 2015, WTO Statistics), trade remedies are becoming one of the key areas which require today’s FTA/RTA negotiators to be well- equipped with a high level of knowledge and experience.

3. OBJECTIVES

This workshop will help the capacity building of government officials who are directly involved in FTA/RTA negotiations as well as trade policy makers. The participants will also have the opportunity to share their hands-on experiences and difficulties they have encountered during negotiations and consultations with their respective stakeholders, private and/or governmental.

In addition, experts from international organizations, government agencies and academia will be invited to share their knowledge and expertise in this field.

The one-and-a-half-day workshop may cover such topics as trade remedy-related rules already set in the WTO and major issues in dispute settlement cases of the WTO as well as trade remedy chapters of FTAs/RTAs. Also, more detailed presentations and discussions on trade remedy measures and rules will be conducted. For more interactive discussions, participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences.

4. PARTICIPANTS

FTA negotiators and trade policy makers of APEC member economies are invited to

participate.

Financial support will be offered to two participant(s) from the 11 travel-eligible economies. Participants from other APEC economies are also welcome on a self-funded basis. Participants from non-member economies are restricted on this meeting.

5. MEETING DATES AND VENUE

The workshop will be held in Seoul and will start on June 22 and will conclude on June 23. The venue is the Novotel Seoul Ambassador Gangnam. .

6. PROGRAM AND LANGUATE

The program is included in Annex I. English is the working language of the workshop. No interpretation will be provided.

7. CONTACTS

1) Registration

Kyungho Lim (Ms.) Manager, Convention & Exhibition Team International Exchange Promotion Association (INEPA) E-mail: [email protected] Tel +82-31-8017-2687 Fax +82-31-8017-2680

2) Program

Hyeok-jae Choe (Mr.) First Secretary | Regional Economic Organization Division, MOFA E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] Tel +82-2-2100-7653 Fax +82-2-2100-7980 Visit us at www.mofa.go.kr

Chul Chung (Ph.D.) Vice President of Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) E-mail: [email protected] Tel +82-44-414-1184 or +82-44-414-1240 Fax +82-44-414-1162

8. REGISTRATION DESK

There will be a registration desk in the main entrance of the workshop.

9. VISA REQUIREMENTS

All participants are required to possess valid passports to enter the Republic of Korea. Participants are responsible for arranging their visas, if required. Please contact your local Embassy or Consulate General of the Republic of Korea for more information regarding Korea visas.

10. ACCOMMODATION

The following hotel is designated for the seminar participants:

Novotel Ambassador Gangnam 130 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea Phone: 82-2-567-1101, Fax: 82- 2-562-0120 www.ambatel.com/gangnam

 Room Reservation

Novotel Ambassador Gangnam E-mail: [email protected] Tel +82-2-531-6666 Fax +82-2-562-0120

11. TRANSPORTATION

Participants are responsible for their transportation from/to the airport and the hotel. You may take airport limousine bus, subway, and taxi.

1) Airport Limousine Bus

You may get information on limousine buses and purchase tickets at the Transportation Information Counter (near the exit No. 2, 4, 9, and 13) on the arrival floor (1fl.) of passenger terminal at Incheon Int’l Airport. All limousine buses operate between the hours 05:15 and 21:00 to major hotels.

KAL Limousine (recommended) - Get on the bus at exit 4B, 11A on the 1st floor of Incheon International Airport - Board KAL Limousine 3A Line(#6703) and get off in front of the Novotel Ambassador Gangnam - Travel Time: 70 min. / Interval: 30~40 min. / Fare: KRW16,000(USD15)

2) AREX / Subway

- Travel time: 1hr - Get on the AREX at Incheon airport, transfer at Gimpo airport station to Line 9, get off at Shinnonhyun station (exit4) which is 5 minute away from the hotel.

3) Taxi

Taxi stands are easily found outside the airport. There are 3 types : General taxis, Deluxe taxis, and Van taxis. The basic fare for general is KRW 3,000. (From Inchon airport to Novotel hotel with general taxis : approx.. KRW 70,000~90,000 / The other two are more expensive.)

4) Hotel Pick-up Service

You are required to make a reservation in advance for the hotel pick-up service. The price is KRW 130,000 for one-way from Airport to the Hotel and 130,000 KRW from Hotel to Airport. Reservation inquiries directly to the hotel: +82-11-212-1144 / [email protected]

12. EXPENSES AND ALLOWANCE

Financial support will be offered to two participants from the 11 travel-eligible economies for the round trip economy class airfare and per diem including accommodation for 3 nights in accordance with the APEC guidelines. (The 11 travel-eligible APEC economies are Chile, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Peru, Russia, Thailand, and Viet Nam.) If a travel-eligible economy wishes to send more than two participants, the expenses for additional participants will be borne by the participants’ economy.

Participants from other APEC economies are welcome on a self-funded basis.

MOFA will offer the economy class round-trip airfare for the most direct and economical to the participant(s) from travel-eligible economies who wish to seek financial support for their travel expenses (airfare and per diem including accommodation for 3 nights).

MOFA funded participants and speakers assume responsibility for other expenses and shall make their own arrangements for any other financial matters of private nature. At the same time, these participants are required to strictly follow the entire schedule and guidelines of APEC.

Please note that all speakers and travelers need to sign a per diem form at the end of the workshop. The form will be one of the supporting documents for the attendance of speakers and participants. Per diem will be wire transferred after the workshop.

The organizer will NOT be indemnified or liable for any medical expenses, accidents, disabilities or loss of life. Participants are advised to make their own insurance arrangements.

13. EVALUATION

Participants are required to complete and return the satisfaction questionnaire form at the end of the workshop. In the evaluation form, each participant is encouraged to discuss the benefits of the seminar and provide suggestions for future CBNI programs.

14. DRESS CODE

Participants are advised to dress business casual unless otherwise announced.

15. SIGHTSEEING

If you plan a sightseeing tour which is not included in our workshop itinerary, you may get information from the hotel concierge desk or refer to the following website for more information:

Korea Tourism Organization http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto Official Seoul Tourism Website http://english.visitseoul.net/attractions

16. GENERAL INFORMATION

Welcoming Dinner on June 22

On the June 22, welcome dinner will be held at the venue hotel(Novotel Ambassador Gangnam) from 17:50 to 20:00. We cordially invite all of you to this dinner.

Weather

The climate of Seoul, Korea in June is hot and humid with the average temperatures ranging from 18°C to 28°C over the course of the month. For more information on weather, please visit below website. http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/AKR/weather/weather.jsp

Credit Card & ATMs

Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Master Card and other major credit cards are accepted in Korea. Cash withdrawal is also available at select bank machines. Cards with the Plus and Cirrus logos are the easiest to use and most widely accepted in Korea. Some ATMs accept most major international bank cards, such as Maestro, Citibank, Citicard, Electron, JCB and others. Most ATM/bank machines operate 24 hours a day, while others are open from 8am to midnight.

Public Transportation (in Seoul)

Seoul has an extensive network of public transportation and taxis. Consistently voted as one of the best in the world for its ease of use, cleanliness, and frequency of service, the Seoul subway system is one of the most efficient ways to travel around the city. Trains run non- stop from approximately 5:30 am until midnight. All subway lines are color coded and stations display signs in Korean, English, and Chinese.

- Subway: KRW 1,350 basic fare(Discounts are given only to those residing in Korea who use T-money) - Taxi: KRW 3,000 basic fare(Taxi is charged by the meter and the drivers do not expect to receive a tip.) - Public Bus: KRW 1,150 basic fare(local), KRW 1,950 basic fare(express) * Additional charges apply by car mileage and running time.

Electricity and Voltage

The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts. The outlet has two round holes If you do not have a multi-voltage travel adapter, you can borrow one from your hotel’s front desk. If you want to buy one in Korea, you can do so at a duty-free shop or convenience stores at Incheon International Airport.

Useful Phone Numbers

 Police 112  Fire and Ambulance 119  Medical Referral Service 1339 (English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese)  Telephone Directory Service 00794 (English)  International Telephone Call Operator 00799 (English)  Tourist Information Center 1330 (English, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese)

Please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat at [email protected] or call Ms. Janny Hwang(+82-31-8017-2655) or Ms. Kyungho Lim (+82-31-8017-2687) on-site if you need any assistance and we’ll try our best to help.

ANNEX I APEC Capacity Building Workshop on Trade Remedies : Rules and Practices under the WTO and FTAs/RTAs (Tentative Program)

Seoul, Republic of Korea, June 22-23, 2017

☞ Master of Ceremony & Moderation: Dr. Chul Chung, Vice President of Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) DAY 1 (JUNE 22) Thursday 9:00 am – 9:30 am Arrival/Registration/Coffee 9:30 am – 9:50 am Welcoming Remarks/Photo Session Ambassador Lee Taeho, Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea 9:50 am – 10:00 am Introduction/Overview of Workshop Dr. Chul Chung, Vice President of Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) 10:00 am – 11:15 am Session I: Overview of Trade Remedies in Recent Global Trading (1 hour 15 mins) Environment and their Limitations

Speaker - Prof. Duk-geun AHN, Seoul National University - Graduate School of Int’l Studies - Mr. Daniel Ikenson, Director, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, Cato Institute

The first session will provide an introductory framework for Day 1 and Day 2 discussions, including an overview on rising protectionism and the increasing number of trade remedy measures over the world, and the impact of trade remedies on current international trade flow. The speaker(s) will touch upon the importance of trade remedy rules in international trade law and also highlight the distinctive features and the limitations of trade remedy provisions in FTAs/RTAs.