S. Korean farmers protest government's decision to give up WTO developing country status
- 5 years ago
South Korean farmers rallied in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido today, protesting against the government's decision last month to give up its developing country status at the WTO.
Around 28 farmers' organizations, including the Korean Advanced Farmers' Federation, called on the government to come up with measures to help support the country's agriculture sector.
They said that giving up developing country status would result in a decrease in agricultural subsidies and lower tariffs on agricultural imports.
Organizers say the protest was attended by about ten thousand farmers.
Around 28 farmers' organizations, including the Korean Advanced Farmers' Federation, called on the government to come up with measures to help support the country's agriculture sector.
They said that giving up developing country status would result in a decrease in agricultural subsidies and lower tariffs on agricultural imports.
Organizers say the protest was attended by about ten thousand farmers.