首尔，10月26日——韩国总统李在明周一表示，韩国在其任期内将无法加入《全面与进步跨太平洋伙伴关系协定》（CPTPP）。
SEOUL, Oct 26 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that the country would not be able to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) during his term.
李在明在与农渔林业工作者会面时说：“如果韩国申请加入，我们需要获得该伙伴关系所有12个成员国的许可。无法在我的任期内完成的可能性要高得多。”李在明的任期至2030年6月结束。
"We need to obtain permission from all 12 member countries" in the partnership if South Korea applies, Lee said at a meeting with farmers, fishermen and forestry workers. "The possibility that it will not be completed within my term is far higher." Lee's term runs until June 2030.
李在明本月早些时候指示其部长们不要寻求加入该贸易集团，理由是这对韩国农民影响重大。
Lee instructed his ministers earlier this month to not pursue an application to join the trade group, citing significant impact on South Korean farmers.
CPTPP于2018年生效，取代了在美国退出后瓦解的《跨太平洋伙伴关系协定》。
The CPTPP came into force in 2018, replacing the Trans-Pacific Partnership which fell apart after the US withdrew.