Lee says government will reflect farmers' voices on CPTPP and farmland reform
Briefing by News4U · First published
Today South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on X that on important issues including farmland reform, agricultural cooperative reform and the CPTPP, the government will work toward faithfully reflecting voices from the field so as to be helpful to farmers. Marking the 31st Farmers' Day, he wrote that a country that looks down on agriculture is unlikely to prosper, calling agriculture the foundation of food security and a national strategic industry, and said safeguarding its roots is tantamount to protecting South Korea's future. Yonhap reported that CPTPP entry could hit farm and fisheries sectors with cheaper imports, and that Lee has already ordered the government not to apply this year. [1] [2]
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- @jaemyung_lee (X): 11월 11일, 오늘은 제31회 농업인의 날입니다.
@jaemyung_lee (X) · · Excerpt
- Lee vows to reflect farmers' voices in decision on CPTPP membership
Yonhap Business · · Full text