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President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that South Korea is unlikely to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) during his term, noting that "even if we start now, it's nearly impossible within my term," according to Yonhap and the Korea Times. He stressed that CPTPP entry is "unavoidable" but acknowledged farmers' and fishermen's concerns, vowing to prevent unfair damage to agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and livestock industries. The Dong-A Ilbo quoted him saying that applying for membership does not guarantee approval, and that the deal is "much more likely" not to be concluded within his term.