South Korean finance minister Hong Nam-ki said Monday that Seoul will begin the process of joining the CPTPP. Approval from the current 11 members is necessary to join.
Japan s top government spokesman said on Dec. 14 it is too early to comment on the prospect of South Korea joining the 11-member Trans-Pacific Partnership until it becomes clear whether the country can fully meet the high standards of the free trade pact.
Japan to see if S Korea can meet high standards of TPP: spokesman japantoday.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from japantoday.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.