S. Korea faces more trade barriers amid growing protectionism

Owning to growing protectionism around the globe spearheaded by the U.S.-China trade war, South Korea underwent more trade barriers last year. News reports allege, steel and chemical industries were the primary victims.

Based on data compiled by the Korea International Trade Association, the number of newly added import regulations targeting South Korean goods reached 41 cases in 2019, doubling from just 20 cases a year earlier. &nbs....