# South Korea-EU trade dispute over Net-Zero Industry Act > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korea-eu-trade-dispute-over-net-zero-industry-act > Updated: 2026-10-28T00:40:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. South Korea has initiated diplomatic and industrial efforts to prevent domestic companies from facing disadvantages under the European Union’s Net-Zero Industry Act (IAA). The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) sent a delegation to Strasbourg to meet with members of the European Parliament, emphasizing that South Korean firms contribute to the EU through local production and job creation. As the legislative process continues, the South Korean government and industry have intensified their response through a Public-Private Joint Task Force. Concerns remain regarding regional content requirements and preferential treatment for intra-regional products in sectors such as automobiles, batteries, steel, and nuclear power. To further these negotiations, Trade Minister Park Jung-sung is scheduled to visit Brussels for high-level outreach to European Parliament officials. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: South Korea strengthens response to EU Industrial Acceleration Act South Korea is launching high-level diplomatic efforts and a joint task force to protect domestic industries from potential discrimination under the EU’s upcoming Industrial Acceleration Act. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-strengthens-response-to-eu-industrial-acceleration-act ### 2026-10-21: South Korea seeks non-discrimination in EU Net-Zero Industry Act South Korea is lobbying EU lawmakers to ensure its companies receive equal treatment under the upcoming Net-Zero Industry Act, citing their contributions to EU supply chains. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-seeks-non-discrimination-in-eu-net-zero-industry-act --- Cite as: South Korea-EU trade dispute over Net-Zero Industry Act. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korea-eu-trade-dispute-over-net-zero-industry-act