South Korea apparel to add a touch of elegance

Trendy apparel, comfy footwear and stylish accessories from South Korea are expected to gain access to China's huge markets as a bilateral free trade agreement took effect on Sunday.

Beijing will eliminate tariffs on 91 percent of Korean products over the next 20 years. Tariffs on garments, footwear and headwear will decrease from 15 percent to zero in 10 to 20 years.

Seoul will also reduce tariffs on 92 percent of Chinese goods. The FTA is expected to help both countries boost exports of their goods and services.