Ministry of Trade Industry and Resources

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR, Minister JK Kim) attended the signing ceremony for the conclusion of negotiations for the Korea–Serbia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Belgrade, Serbia, on June 5, 2026. 

The ceremony was attended by government delegations from both countries, including Jagoda Lazarević, Serbia’s Minister of Domestic and Foreign Trade.

At the ceremony, Minister Yeo delivered opening remarks and signed a joint declaration officially declaring the conclusion of Korea–Serbia CEPA negotiations. The two sides shared the view that the agreement will create a foundation for expanding bilateral trade and investment and further strengthen their strategic partnership.