Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

2nd Vice Minister attends International Business Forum for Nuclear Clean Hydrogen

Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Kang Kyung-sung attended the International Business Forum for Nuclear Clean Hydrogen on May 25 at BEXCO in Busan, held for exchange in technology and information among Korea’s industry, academia and R&D institutes to accelerate the utilization of nuclear hydrogen.   The event was attended by approximately by more than 150 industry and academic experts from Korea and abroad from the Nuclear Energy Agency under the Organization for Econ date2023-06-02

2nd Vice Minister attends International Business Forum for Nuclear Clean Hydrogen

Trade, Industry, and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Kang Kyung-sung attended the International Business Forum for Nuclear Clean Hydrogen on May 25, which was hosted by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) and organized by the Hydrogen Convergence Alliance (H2KOREA). This forum, held as a special event of the World Climate Industry EXPO (WCE 2023), was themed as “Role and Challenges for Nuclear Hydrogen in Achieving Carbon Neutrality”, and was attended by more than 150 industry and acad date2023-06-02

Korea and Oman discuss energy supply chain cooperation

Trade, Industry, and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Kang Kyung-sung held talks with Moshin bin Hamad bin Saif Al Hadhrami, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals in Oman on May 25 in Busan, on the occasion of the Undersecretary’s first visit to Korea to attend the World Climate Industry EXPO (WCE 2023). The two energy chiefs discussed the issue of securing a stable energy supply chain between Korea and Oman, and supporting Korean companies’ participation in Oman’s pl date2023-06-02

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

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

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

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

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

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

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