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Will South Koreans see U.S. beef in their grocery stores by May 15, 2008?

Settled as No

http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5htQ8oIoGJqXDRam4DHbWpKEX4NDQ

Imports will be delayed 7-10 days due to protests

Background:

"The proof is in the porterhouse ... I expect great results," said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080418/pl_nm/usa_korea_trade_dc


Settlement details: As reported by a major mainstream news source.

 
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Settled

Yes
41%
No
59%
Activity: H$32,965
Settled as No on Thu 15th May 10:32am PDT

Suspend date: Thu 15th May 12:59am PDT Settlement date: Thu 15th May 10:32am PDTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Thu 15th May 12:59am PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Yes: 60%

Action history:

Created Sat 19th Apr 9:07pm PDT by Erik
Settlement requested Wed 14th May 6:59am PDT by Erik: This can be settled as "Yes." "Imports of U.S. beef to South Korea resume"
The Associated Press April 23, 2007 http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/04/23/news/beef.php "Ads Encourage Consumers To Enjoy U.S. Beef,
Newspaper advertisements in South Korea are spreading the message to consumers that U.S. beef is wholesome, tasty and affordable." http://www.usmef.org/TradeLibrary/Korea.asp "The first shipment of U.S. boneless beef in three years, four months and four days reached South Korean store shelves last week." http://www.mscattlemen.org/mondaymemo/mm043007.htm


Suspended Wed 14th May 7:05am PDT by lesley[Admin]: checking settlement sources
Settled as 'No' Thu 15th May 10:32am PDT by lesley[Admin]: http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5htQ8oIoGJqXDRam4DHbWpKEX4NDQ

Imports will be delayed 7-10 days due to protests

Suspend date: Thu 15th May 12:59am PDT Settlement date: Thu 15th May 10:32am PDTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Thu 15th May 12:59am PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled
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Predictions (69)

69 predictions

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allenger predicted No (H$50 at 76%)
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Comments (1)

  1 pepe
even if they make the deal, the beef would not be in the store by May 15...
posted 27 weeks ago

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