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Korean Agricultural Groups Protest Potential CPTPP Membership Amid Import Fears
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Workers representing Korea’s agricultural, livestock, fishery, and forestry industries jointly launched an emergency committee opposing the government’s potential entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The protesters argued that joining the pact could increase imports into Korea, thereby threatening their market share and livelihoods. The government has stated it would carefully consider joining the CPTPP, taking into account stakeholders’ views and domestic conditions.
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The debate centers on the potential impact of the CPTPP, which has been ratified by 12 countries including Japan. The protesters cited concerns that increased imports from CPTPP members could negatively affect the domestic market structure of Korea.
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