Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Korea and U.S. discuss critical minerals and energy cooperation

Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-jun met with Jose W. Fernandez, U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, on January 10 at the Government Complex Seoul to discuss cooperation in critical minerals, energy resources, and support for Korean companies’ exports and investment. Vice Minister Park emphasized that this is an important time for the two countries’ close cooperation in stabilizing the critical minerals supply chain, which is es date2023-01-11

Korea and U.S. discuss critical minerals and energy cooperation

Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-jun met with U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez on January 10 at the Government Complex Seoul to discuss cooperation in critical minerals, energy resources, exports and investment.   date2023-01-10

2nd Vice Minister attends Public Energy Companies’ Technology Innovation Committee meeting

Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-jun attended the 1st Public Energy Companies’ Technology Innovation Committee meeting on December 22 in Seoul to discuss measures for strengthening public-private energy R&D collaboration.   Vice Minister Park gave a congratulatory message, stating that “the Government and public energy companies must cooperate closely for R&D investment and good performance,” adding that public energy companies are important f date2022-12-23

Minister holds 2nd Energy Policy Advisory Committee Meeting

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang presided the 2nd Energy Policy Advisory Committee Meeting on December 21 in Seoul and led discussions on SMEs and middle-market companies’ energy innovation measures and critical minerals strategy.   Minister Lee stated in his opening remarks that the Government has thus far shown good progress in energy supply management and received positive response from the public. As major countries are making various policy efforts to establis date2022-12-22

Korea and Ghana discuss industrial and economic cooperation

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang met with Ghana’s Trade and Industry Minister Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen on December 20 at K-SURE in Seoul to discuss economic cooperation, and requested support for World Expo 2030 Busan. Minister Lee explained the Korean government’s firm aspirations to host the World Expo in Busan and asked for Ghana’s support. Minister Kyerematen responded that Korea’s request will be considered positively. The bilateral talks were date2022-12-21

2nd Vice Minister holds industrial energy conservation conference

Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-jun held the industrial energy conservation conference on December 20 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to discuss various industries' energy saving progress and plans with public and private organizations.   In his opening remarks, Vice Minister Park stated that “committees and groups per each industry sector play an important role by connecting individual companies, which enables the nationwide energ date2022-12-21

Minister attends Shin Hanul 1 Completion Ceremony

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang attended the Shin Hanul 1 completion ceremony in Uljin, North Gyeongsang Province, on December 14 with local residents and domestic and overseas nuclear industry personnel.   Minister Lee read the congratulatory message on President Yoon Suk-yeol’s behalf, stating that “safety comes foremost in nuclear power plant operation, and safe operation is the stepping stone to earning public trust and power plant exports,” and aw date2022-12-16

2nd Vice Minister visits DOPCO Cheonan Terminal

Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-jun visited on December 3 the Daehan Oil Pipeline Corporation (DOPCO)’s Cheonan Terminal to inspect the domestic oil shipping situation amid nationwide truckers’ union strike.   Vice Minister Park received a briefing from DOPCO President Lee Kang-mu on the terminal operation status and difficulties incurred by the union strike. He stated that “gas stations experiencing gasoline and diesel shortages are recently spreadi date2022-12-06

2nd Vice Minister visits EV charger manufacturer for safety improvement

Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-jun visited EV charger manufacturer Daeyoung Chaevi in Daegu on November 30 to share safety improvement measures and gather on-site opinions.   The Vice Minister toured the charging station production line after receiving a briefing on company management from Daeyoung Chaevi CEO Jeong Min-gyo, and encouraged the employees.   date2022-12-06

2nd Vice Minister inspects winter season power supply

Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-jun held an inspection meeting on winter season power supply on November 30 at KHNP’s Wolsong Nuclear Power Plant to assess institutions’ preparation progress and encouraged the Wolsong site workers to contribute to Korea’s overcoming this winter’s energy crisis.   The meeting was attended by representatives of relevant institutions, including Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) President Cheong Seung-il and date2022-12-01