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Lee calls CPTPP entry inevitable, vows farmer protections

President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that joining the CPTPP is an unavoidable issue for South Korea, though he does not expect membership during his term. Yonhap reports Lee stressed the need to lay groundwork despite political challenges, while the Korea Times notes he said Korea is unlikely to join by 2030. At a gathering, Lee acknowledged farmers' and fishermen's concerns, vowing to prevent unfair damage, and KBS World quotes him saying pursuing membership is 'inevitable' in the long term. Korean media coverage focuses on his balancing act: pushing the trade pact while reassuring affected sectors.

  1. (LEAD) Lee says CPTPP entry unavoidable; membership during his term unlikely Yonhap · 2026-10-26
  2. Korea unlikely to join CPTPP by 2030 Korea Times · 2026-10-26
  3. Lee says aware of farmers' concerns over CPTPP membership, vows to prevent unfair damage Korea Times · 2026-10-26
  4. Lee to Farmers: Pursuing Membership in Asia-Pacific Trade Bloc ‘Inevitable’ in Long Term KBS World · 2026-10-26

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