business competition in Asia; Seoul's insistence on joining the Pacific Treaty.
Despite the opposition of farmers and fishermen, the South Korean president considered the country's accession to the Pacific Trade Agreement (CPTPP) inevitable and emphasized that Seoul must follow the path of membership in this trade bloc in order to maintain its position in world trade and take advantage of the region's economic opportunities. However, concerns remain about damage to the agriculture and fishing sectors.
Irna Jahan