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Energy
Korea and Germany hold 5th Energy Day
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE)’s Energy Industry Deputy Minister Cheon Young-gil attended the 5th Korean-German Energy Day on May 26 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) for Korea-Germany exchange of energy policies, experience and knowledge. The event was attended by representatives of relevant organizations, academia and firms of both countries, including the Korean Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) Director Kwon Ki-young and date2023-06-02
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Energy
Korea and Oman discuss energy & plant cooperation
Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Kang Kyung-sung met with Mohsin bin Hamad bin Saif Al Hadhrami, Oman’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, on May 25 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) and discussed stable energy supply chain sourcing for Oman and measures for Korean companies to participate in Oman’s plant projects. date2023-06-02
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Energy
Korea and Japan resume Energy Policy Dialogue
Trade, Industry and Energy Ministry’s Director General for Energy Policy Lee Won-ju met with Minami Ryo, Japan’s Director-General for International Policy on Carbon Neutrality, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), on May 25 for the Korea-Japan Energy Policy Dialogue held on the sidelines of the World Climate Industry EXPO in Busan to discuss energy policy cooperation. Korea and Japan have been discussing cooperation in resources dev date2023-06-02
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Energy
2nd Vice Minister attends World Climate Industry Expo
Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Kang Kyung-sung attended the opening ceremony of the World Climate Industry Expo 2023 on May 25 in Busan, which was held under the theme of “Rising Above the Climate Crisis towards Sustainable Prosperity.” The event was also attended by Korea’s Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, Busan City Mayor Park Hyeong-joon, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Chairman Chey Tae-won and Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, President, International for Th date2023-05-30
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Energy
2nd Vice Minister attends World Climate Industry Expo Business Summit
Trade, Industry and Energy Ministry’s 2nd Vice Minister Kang Kyung-sung attended the Business Summit in Busan on May 25, held as one of the first program sections of the World Climate Industry Expo 2023. The Business Summit consisted of a session on low carbon energy on May 25 and another on environment, social, governance (ESG) on May 26, to discuss the growth strategy of global companies’ green businesses and their responsibilities and duties for a sustainable future. The Low Car date2023-05-30
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Energy
Minister Lee visits secondary battery plant
Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang visited the LG Energy Solution plant in Ochang on May 25 to review the achievements and future tasks of the secondary battery industry. In his opening message, Minister Lee stated that “more of the industry’s opinions will be taken into consideration and more support given so that Korea can grow into a global powerhouse for secondary batteries.” He received a company briefing from LG Energy Solution President Lee Bang- date2023-05-30
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Energy
Korea and Indonesia launch E-Mobility Cooperation Center
Trade, Industry and Energy 1st Vice Minister Jang Young-jin met with Dr. Dadan Kusdiana, Indonesia’s Director General of the New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, on May 15 in Jakarta, where they held a ceremony for launching of the Korea-Indonesia E-Mobility Cooperation Center. date2023-05-23
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Energy
Korea and Canada enter MOU for cooperation in critical minerals & energy
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced on May 17 that, on the occasion of the Korea-Canada summit meeting, Korea's MOTIE and Canada's Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and Natural Resources Canada entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation in critical minerals supply chain, clean energy transition and energy security to bolster cooperation in trade, investment and recycling of critical minerals, hydrogen and other clean energy areas date2023-05-19
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Energy
Minister Lee attends Carbon-Free Energy Forum launching ceremony
Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang attended the Carbon-Free Energy Forum launching ceremony on May 17 at the Korea Press Center in Seoul and led discussions on carbon-free energy certification and Forum management directions. The Minister stated in his opening message that “Re100” is a meaningful campaign, but it can be burdensome for companies, so it is necessary to consider realistic policies and systems through a more inclusive approach incorporating the carbon-fr date2023-05-19
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Energy
MOTIE and KCCI launch Carbon-Free Energy Forum
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) held a ceremony on May 17 at the Korea Press Center for launching the “CFE Forum” with aim to internationally expand the use of carbon-free energy. CFE stands for “Carbon-Free Energy” and refers to any energy source that does not emit greenhouse gases. The CFE Forum is composed of various private sector energy firms and experts to draw a wide range of opinions and fac date2023-05-18