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.<br />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.<br />They said that giving up developing country status would result in a decrease in agricultural subsidies and lower tariffs on agricultural imports.<br />Organizers say the protest was attended by about ten thousand farmers.<br />
