S. Korean farmers protest trade pact

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Hundreds of farmers hurled rocks and glass bottles at riot police today, after South Korea's parliament approved a free trade agreement with Chile.
The National Assembly endorsed the pact 162-71. Lawmakers put off votes on the issue three times amid violent demonstrations by farmers who say the accord will flood the Korean market with cheaper products.
Chile agreed to lift tariffs on South Korean motor vehicles, cellular phones, computers, TV sets and air conditioners under the pact; in return, South Korea will remove tariffs on Chilean copper products, animal feed, wheat, wool, tomatoes and more than 250 fisheries products.