Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

MOTIE to strengthen financial support for logistics industry

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Moon Sungwook met with heads of the Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (KSURE) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM), on August 13, to discuss measures to expand financial support for the logistics industry amid surging international freight rates. Minister Moon said that the Ministry will continue to work with related ministries and agencies to resolve the difficulty of logistics firms in order to boost exports and revitalize the economy. date2021-08-13

Korea’s ICT exports advance for 14 straight months, up 30.2% to $19.5 billion in July

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on August 12 that exports of Korea’s information and communications technology (ICT) goods increased 30.2 percent to USD 19.5 billion in July, posting growth for 14 consecutive months and hitting the record high export value for the month of July in history. Imports gained 14.9 percent to $11.3 billion, and the trade balance stood at a surplus of $8.2 billion. Exports of all major ICT goods recorded growth. Chip exports jumped 38.8 pe date2021-08-12

Minister Moon meets with Cytiva CEO to discuss investment in Korea’s production facilities

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Moon Sungwook met with Cytiva CEO Emmanuel Ligner in Seoul, on August 10, to discuss investment opportunities in Korea’s production facilities with the global supplier of raw and subsidiary materials used in vaccine production. Minister Moon stressed that Korea has high potential for market growth as the country is implementing a national strategy to become a global vaccine hub based on its excellent biopharmaceutical production capabilities. He added th date2021-08-10

Korea’s exports in July grow 29.6% to $55.4 billion, hitting record high value

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on August 1 that the value of Korean goods shipped overseas in July grew 29.6 percent to USD 55.4 billion, hitting the record high monthly export value.   Imports jumped 38.2 percent to $53.7 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $1.8 billion.   Exports exceeded the $50 billion mark for five straight months. It is also the first time in 10 years that exports increased more than 20 percent for four straight months. Daily export date2021-08-02

Exports of Korea’s ICT goods grow 29.1% to $19.3 billion in June

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on July 14 that exports of Korea’s information and communications technology (ICT) goods increased 29.1 percent to USD 19.3 billion in June, posting growth for 13 consecutive months and hitting the record high export value for the month of June in history. Imports went up 17.7 percent to $10.6 billion, and the trade balance stood at a surplus of $8.7 billion. Exports of chips, displays, and computers and peripherals recorded growth, bu date2021-07-14

Korea's automobile exports log double-digit growth between Jan and May

Korea's automobile exports log double-digit growth between Jan and May date2021-07-12

Foreign direct investment pledged to Korea jump 71.5% to $13.1 billion in H1

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on July 7 that foreign direct investments (FDIs) pledged to Korea in the first half of the year jumped 71.5 percent year-on-year to USD 13.1 billion. The FDIs that actually arrived in Korea over the same period expanded 57.3 percent to $7.8 billion. Both FDI pledges and arrivals recorded the second highest values for the first half of the year in history on the back of expectations of a global economic recovery and increased confidence in Kor date2021-07-07

Korea’s exports in 1st half of 2021 hit record high

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on July 1 that Korea’s exports in the first half of 2021 increased 26.1 percent, hitting the record-high value of USD 303.2 billion. It is also the first time that the half-yearly export value surpassed $300 billion.   Imports went up 24.0 percent to $285.1 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $18.1 billion.   Korea’s exports in June amounted to USD 54.8 billion, expanding 39.7 percent from last year. Imports jump date2021-07-01

Korea announces plan to attract FDI in high-tech industries

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Moon Sungwook attended a committee meeting, on June 24, to discuss with related ministries a comprehensive strategy to secure foreign direct investment (FDI) in high-tech materials, parts and equipment sectors.The strategy aims to attract foreign investment in key industrial areas such as semiconductors, vaccines, and secondary batteries for stable supply chains.Minister Moon stressed the importance of FDI in the development of high-tech industries, and expres date2021-06-25

Trade Ministry to expand global supply chain, digital cooperation with Europe

Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee met with her French counterpart Franck Riester in Paris during her visit to France, on June 23, and the two countries agreed to expand industrial and digital cooperation to revitalize the global supply chain and respond to digital transformation. Yoo also met with Secretary-General of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormann, and discussed various trade and environment issues including post-pandemic economic recovery, digital t date2021-06-24