Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

MKE Puts Former Samsung Officer at the Helm of Advanced National R&D Programs

MKE Puts Former Samsung Officer at the Helm of Advanced National R&D Programs Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan welcomes Hwang Chang-gyu (left), the former Samsung Electronics President, who was recently appointed to lead the Ministry’s research and development initiatives. date2010-04-23

Minister Visits Robot Factory

date2009-10-06

International LED Expo Kicks Off

International LED Expo Kicks Off Vice Minister for Industry and Technology Rim Chemin cuts a ribbon to mark the opening of the International LED Expo in Ilsan on May 20. Nearly 230 LED companies participated in the exhibition, which showcased products ranging from high-brightness chips to energy-efficient lighting units. date2009-06-02

Seoul Motor Show 2009 Opens

date2009-04-07

International Exhibition Showcases State-of-the-Art Medical Devices

Vice Minister for Industry and Technology Rim Chemin observes an exhibit at the International Exhibition on Medical Devices in Seoul on March 12. Nearly 100 lawmakers and industry representatives were present at the opening ceremony. date2009-03-13

Minister Visits LED Chip Factory

Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho observes the packaging process during a visit to a major LED chip manufacturing facility in Ansan on February 12. date2009-02-17

Green Business Symposium

Green Business Symposium Vice Minister for Industry and Technology Rim Chemin speaks in Seoul on January 14 at an international symposium on green business. date2009-01-16

Lending a Hand

Lending a Hand Minister Lee Youn Ho and other officials from energy-related corporations joined in efforts to assist low-income households in installing heating equipment on November 27. date2008-12-04