Ministry of Trade, Industry and 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

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

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

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

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

Minister Lee discusses measures to build competitive nuclear industry ecosystem

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang held a conference on May 15 with nuclear industry representatives to review the nuclear industry policy outcomes over the first one year of President Yoon’s administration and discuss measures for enhancing competitiveness, technology development and personnel training.   Minister Lee gave an opening message, stating that “as major countries are concentrating on nuclear energy as an alternative energy source for overcoming the date2023-05-17

Korea and Chile discuss hydrogen cooperation

Trade Minister Dukgeun Ahn and Chilean Energy Minister Diego Pardow held the Korea-Chile Hydrogen Energy Strategic Partnership Seminar on April 24 at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul to discuss hydrogen-related government policies and industry trends. date2023-05-01

Minister Lee and Secretary Granholm Commit to Strengthening Clean Energy Cooperation

The Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Lee Chang-Yang and the United States (U.S.) Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm met for the ROK-U.S. Ministerial Energy Policy Dialogue (EPD) to strengthen bilateral cooperation on clean energy, climate, and energy security.  The meeting promoted bilateral collaboration across the three pillars of EPD–policies and planning; technologies and research; and commercialization and deployment– in support of the date2023-04-29