Korea will diversify its free trade partnerships with more countries in the face of export declines and concerns over an economic slowdown, the country's top economic policymaker said Wednesday. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho said the government accordingly will try to finalize ongoing negotiations on free trade with Ecuador and the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) - Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain.