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FTA/Economic Cooperation
Korea, Ukraine Sign Deal on Trade Remedies
Korea, Ukraine Sign Deal on Trade Remedies Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak (right) shakes hands with Ukrainian Economy Minister Bogdan Danylyshyn on July 17 in Seoul. The two countries signed an MOU agreeing to share information on trade remedies. Prior to the ceremony, Prime Minister Han Seung Soo (second from right, back row) had met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko (second from left, back row). date2009-07-21
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FTA/Economic Cooperation
Korea, Azerbaijan Pursue Closer Economic Partnership
Deputy Minister for International Trade and Investment Lee Dong Geun speaks at the third meeting of the Korea-Azerbaijan Economic Cooperation Commission on July 9 in Seoul. The meeting drew some 50 delegates and business representatives. date2009-07-20
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Energy
Green Business Forum Held in Seoul
Deputy Minister for Energy and Resources Kim Jung Gwan speaks at the Green Business Forum in Seoul on July 16. Nearly 400 businesspeople, experts on climate change and energy, representatives of international agencies, and government officials from developing countries gathered at the forum to gain insight into climate change countermeasures. Deputy Minister Kim emphasized the need for countries to work together by sharing information and best practices. date2009-07-20
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Trade/Investment
Vice Minister Attends World Journalist Conference
Vice Minister Attends World Journalist Conference Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak speaks at the World Journalist Conference on July 6 in Seoul. Vice Minister Kim discussed climate change and Korea’s green policies at the event, which drew nearly 70 journalists from about 50 countries including the United States, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, India, Thailand, Russia and Singapore. date2009-07-07
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FTA/Economic Cooperation
Minister Lee Meets with Thai Industry Minister
Minister Lee Meets with Thai Industry Minister Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho shakes hands with Thai Industry Minister Chanchai Chairungruang on July 1 at the Korean Minister’s office in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. The ministers discussed ways to increase economic cooperation between the two Asian countries. date2009-07-03
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FTA/Economic Cooperation
Korea, U.S. ink industrial cooperation deal
Korea, U.S. ink industrial cooperation deal Minister Lee Youn Ho (right) shakes hands with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke in Washington, D.C., June 16. The two officials signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Joint Industrial Cooperation Committee. date2009-06-29
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Energy
Korea, U.S. Pursue Energy Partnership
Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho (left) and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu sign a statement of intent on energy cooperation June 17. The agreement concerns energy security and clean energy. date2009-06-25
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Energy
Korea Attends Third C40 Large Cities Climate Summit
Deputy Minister for Energy and Resources Kim Jung Gwan (standing at podium) speaks at the C40 Large Cities Climate Summit on May 20 in Seoul. Government officials and representatives of large cities congregated at the Summit to plan joint actions against climate change. date2009-06-03
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Trade/Investment
Minister Visits Korean Pavilion in Shanghai
Minister Visits Korean Pavilion in Shanghai Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho (left) presses a button to release balloons as part of a ground-breaking ceremony for the Korean Pavilion at next year’s Shanghai Expo. The Korean Pavilion will expose visitors to Korea’s culture, advanced technologies, cities and future dreams and is expected to increase cultural and economic exchanges between Korea and China. Pictured from left to right: Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho, date2009-06-03
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Energy
G8 Energy Ministers Meeting in Rome
Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak (pictured on screen) addresses world energy leaders at the G8 Energy Ministers Meeting, which took place in Rome from May 24 to 25. Discussions centered on climate change and energy security. date2009-06-03