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Lee reassures farmers, says CPTPP entry unlikely in his term

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday acknowledged farmers' and fishers' concerns over South Korea's potential entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), vowing to prevent unfair damage, Yonhap and KBS World report. He said CPTPP entry is unavoidable but that final approval is unlikely during his term, stressing the need to lay groundwork despite political difficulties, Yonhap and the Korea Times report. Lee also said he is aware of the concerns and will ensure farmers and fishers won't suffer undue losses, KBS World reports.

  1. Lee says aware of farmers' concerns over CPTPP membership, vows to prevent unfair damage Korea Times · 2026-10-26
  2. Lee Reassures Farmers, Fishers He Hears Concerns about Pacific Trade Bloc KBS World · 2026-10-26
  3. Lee says aware of farmers' concerns over CPTPP membership, vows to prevent unfair damage Yonhap · 2026-10-26
  4. (LEAD) Lee says CPTPP entry unavoidable; membership during his term unlikely Yonhap · 2026-10-26
  5. Korea unlikely to join CPTPP by 2030 Korea Times · 2026-10-26
  6. 李대통령 "CPTPP 타결… 임기 내에 안될 가능성" 매일경제 · 2026-10-26

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