On 19 November 2004, Canada and the Republic of Korea announced that they would initiate talks to explore the feasibility of negotiating a free trade agreement. On 15 July 2005, the formal launch of the negotiations was announced. The first round of negotiations was held on 28 July 2005. Eleven rounds of negotiations have been held to date.

Documents relating to the negotiations
15 October 2007	Ottawa, Canada. Eleventh round of negotiations
23-26 April 2007	Seoul, Korea. Tenth round of negotiations
30 June 2006	Seoul, Korea. Sixth round of negotiations
24-27 April 2006	Ottawa, Canada. Fifth round of negotiations
13-17 February 2006	Seoul, Korea. Fourth round of negotiations
28 November - 02 December 2005	Ottawa, Canada. Third round of negotiations
15 July 2005	Canada and the Republic of Korea launch free trade negotiations
19 November 2004	Canada and South Korea explore free trade agreement
Source:  International Trade Canada, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Korea

• Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Korea