Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Trade Minister meets with U.S.' National Foreign Trade Council President

Minister for Trade Dukgeun Ahn met with Jake Colvin, President of the U.S.' National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC), on November 15 in San Francisco to discuss IPEF outcomes, future directions, and asked for participation in World Trade Organization (WTO) ministers’ meeting. date2023-11-20

Trade Minister attends APEC Session II meeting

Minister for Trade Dukgeun Ahn attended Session II of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade and foreign ministerial meetings held on November 15 in San Francisco, chaired by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, and proposed two reform measures for establishing a more connected and resilient trade and investment system for the Asia-Pacific region. date2023-11-20

Minister Bang discusses investment with GM International President

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Bang Moon Kyu met GM International President Shilpan Amin on November 14 in San Francisco to discuss GM Korea’s investment plans. date2023-11-20

Trade Minister meets with Thailand’s Deputy Commerce Minister

Minister for Trade Dukgeun Ahn met with Thailand’s Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisunpang on November 14 in San Francisco on the sidelines of attending the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) & Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to discuss the Korea-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), resuming the Korea-Thailand Joint Trade Commission and other bilateral trade issues. date2023-11-20

Minister Bang meets with Korean tech firms in Silicon Valley

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Bang Moon Kyu chaired the meeting with Silicon Valley’s Korean tech companies on November 14 in San Francisco to discuss challenges in market entry and other issues. The meeting was attended by a number of companies’ representatives, including EGTRONICS, MakinaRocks and Dabeeo. date2023-11-20

Trade Minister meets with Microsoft's Regional Vice President

Minister for Trade Dukgeun Ahn met Antony Cook, Microsoft's Regional Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel for Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA) for Asia, on November 14 in San Francisco to discuss global digital trade issues and AI technology cooperation. date2023-11-20

Trade Minister meets with India's Commerce and Industry Minister

Minister for Trade Dukgeun Ahn met with Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, on November 13 in San Francisco on the sidelines of attending the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) & Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and held talks on improving the Korea-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), measures for stronger economic cooperation, and multilateral trade issues. date2023-11-20

Trade Minister meets with New Zealand’s Trade and Export Growth Minister

Minister for Trade Dukgeun Ahn met with New Zealand’s Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O'Connor on November 12 in San Francisco on the sidelines of attending the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) & Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to discuss the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and IPEF among other trade issues, and reaffirmed their commitment on clean energy cooperation. date2023-11-20

Trade Minister meets with Australia’s Trade and Tourism Minister

Minister for Trade Dukgeun Ahn met with Australia’s Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell on November 12 in San Francisco on the sidelines of attending the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) & Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to discuss trade issues including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and IPEF, and asked support for World Expo 2030 Busan. date2023-11-20

Trade Minister meets with U.S. Trade Representative to discuss trade issues

Minister for Trade Dukgeun Ahn met with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on November 12 in San Francisco on the sidelines of attending the IPEF ministerial meetings and APEC summit to discuss major trade issues and summit outcomes. date2023-11-20