South Korea rejects arguments that it restricts beef exports
The agreement was originally completed in 2007, but Congress has not taken up the agreement, arguing that it does not give enough access to U.S. beef and car companies. Some US lawmakers and others say South Korea still has barriers other than tariffs that block US exports.
"I don't think South Korea has any allegedly disguised barriers against US cars," Kim said. "I cannot accept the logic, that the fact that (US cars) do not sell well in South Korea proves the existence of such barriers."