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Lee vows to shield farmers from CPTPP harm

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday acknowledged farmers' and fishermen's 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 the Korea Times report. He stressed that CPTPP entry is unavoidable but said membership during his term is unlikely, while emphasizing the need to lay groundwork despite political obstacles, according to Yonhap and the Korea Times. KBS World adds that Lee promised farmers and fishers they won't suffer undue losses if Korea joins the trade bloc.

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

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