Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Trade Minister meets European Commission Executive Vice-President

Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič on January 23 in Switzerland on the margins of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and discussed global trade and economic security issues. date2025-02-03

Trade Minister meets Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce

Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro on January 23 in Switzerland on the margins of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and discussed measures for bilateral economic cooperation. date2025-02-03

Trade Minister meets Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce and Investment

Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce and Investment Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi on January 23 in Switzerland on the margins of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and discussed bilateral trade issues and economic cooperation. date2025-02-03

APEC private steering committee launch ceremony

Minister for Trade, Industry and Energy Dukgeun Ahn of the Republic of Korea attended the launching ceremony of the private steering committee for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit Korea 2025 on January 23 in Seoul to take stock of preparations and committee plans and encouraged business leaders’ active cooperation for Korea’s successful hosting of this year’s APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM). The ceremony was attended by the committee’s chair Chey Tae-won and other members. date2025-02-03

Trade Minister meets GCC Secretary General

Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi on January 22 in Switzerland on the margins of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and discussed measures for stronger economic cooperation. date2025-02-03

Trade Minister meets ASEAN Secretary-General

Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn on January 22 in Switzerland on the margins of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and discussed measures for stronger economic cooperation. date2025-02-03

Trade Minister meets Philippines’ Secretary of Trade and Industry

Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met Philippines’ Secretary of Trade and Industry Cristina Aldeguer-Roque on January 22 in Switzerland on the margins of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and discussed bilateral trade issues. date2025-02-03

Trade Minister meets leader of Japan’s Democratic Party For the People

Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met Yuichiro Tamaki, the leader of Japan’s Democratic Party For the People (DPFP), on January 22 in Switzerland on the margins of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and discussed bilateral trade and economic issues and cooperation measures. date2025-02-03

Trade Minister meets Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development

Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio on January 22 in Switzerland on the margins of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and discussed bilateral economic cooperation. date2025-02-03

Trade Minister meets France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad

Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met Laurent Saint-Martin, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad, on January 22 in Switzerland on the margins of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and discussed joint measures for responding to global trade uncertainties. date2025-02-03