South Korea has started negotiations with Japan in Tokyo on the possibility of joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
South Korea has held preliminary bilateral talks with 11 participation countries, including Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Talks with Japan will conclude the first round of talks.
According to South Korea’s Trade Ministry, the second round of talks are planned and are expected to be concluded before the end of next month.
However, the country’s trade minster said it may still take some time before Seoul can make a final decision on joining the TPP negotiations.
