South Korea's Lee instructs ministers not to pursue CPTPP membership this year
EWY•President Lee Jae Myung instructed ministers not to pursue an application to join the CPTPP this year, citing concerns about the impact on South Korean farmers.
1. Membership application paused
Lee gave the instruction at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, the presidential office said. The office said the decision reflected concerns that membership would have a significant impact on South Korean farmers.
