WTO New Secretary-General Candidates are two people, "Korea" and "Nigeria", October 9th, 5:46

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The candidates for the new secretary-general of the WTO = World Trade Organization, which is responsible for resolving trade disputes, have been narrowed down to two, the director of trade negotiations in South Korea and the former finance minister of Nigeria. We are in the final stages.

The WTO, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is in the process of selecting a new top in consultation with member states following the retirement of the former Secretary-General during his term.



From the five remaining candidates at the meeting held on the 8th, two of South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's Trade Negotiation Headquarters Yoo Myung-hee and Nigeria's former Finance Minister Ngoji Oconjoywarera It was reported to narrow down to one woman.



The WTO says it "sets a historic precedent" as the next top is set to become a woman for the first time.



The WTO plans to continue discussions and select a new secretary-general by the beginning of next month, and the selection process has come to a close.



The WTO, which has 164 countries and regions including Japan, plays a role in facilitating free trade, but it has not been able to adequately respond to the challenges amid intensifying trade conflicts between the United States and China. There is also an indication that reform is urgently needed.



For that reason, the focus is on choosing a top leader who can exercise strong leadership to bring together member countries from different positions.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea "Results of calling for support from all over the country"

On the night of the 8th, the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a comment saying that it was the result of calling on each country to support Yu Myung-hee, the head of trade negotiations, including President Moon Jae-in.



In the comment, he said, "Although there was a view that it was disadvantageous for Mr. Yu, he received high praise for his expertise and political ability in the trade field and gained the support of WTO member countries." Will continue to support.