Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Minister Sung meets with Qatar Energy Minister

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo (right) met with Qatar Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi to discuss ways to further expand bilateral cooperation in the LNG and renewable energy sectors in Seoul on Nov 18. date2019-11-19

Korea signs implementing agreement for renewable energy cooperation with the Philippines

Trade, Industry and Energy Vice Minister Cheong Seung-il (left) and the Philippines’ Defense Undersecretary Cardozo M. Luna signed an implementing agreement for renewable energy cooperation in Seoul on Oct 25. date2019-10-29

Energy Ministry jointly hosts a renewable energy conference in Seoul

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) kicked off the opening ceremony of the Korea International Renewable Energy Conference (KIREC Seoul 2019) at COEX in Seoul on October 23.Held biennially, the international renewable energy conference is one of the renewable energy sector’s largest events, providing opportunities to discuss climate change responses and promote the use of renewables.Jointly hosted this year by MOTIE, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and REN21, the conferen date2019-10-24

Minister Sung delivers welcoming speech at KIREC Seoul 2019

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo delivered welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony for Korea International Renewable Energy Conference (KIREC) Seoul 2019 at Coex in Seoul on Oct 23, co-hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, REN21 and the Seoul Metropolitan Government.   During his speech, Minister Sung emphasized that the energy transition driven by renewables is a global innovation trend.   KIREC Seoul 2019 was attended by 3,500 energy leaders from date2019-10-23

Minister Sung meets with IEA Executive Director

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo (left) had a meeting with IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and exchanged views on global energy security, energy transition and the hydrogen economy in Seoul on Sep 27. date2019-09-27

Minister Sung attends signing ceremony for sale and purchase of LNG between Korea and the U.S.

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo (center) attended the signing ceremony held in New York, Sep 23, for a deal to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S. Under the deal, KOGAS will import 1.58 million tons of U.S. LNG from BP for up to 18 years. date2019-09-25

Korea and Australia signs a letter of intent on hydrogen cooperation

Trade, Industry and Energy Vice Minister Cheong Seung-il (right) and Australia’s Resources and Northern Australia Minister Matthew Canavan signed a letter of intent on expanding hydrogen cooperation between the two countries on Seoul on Sep 23. date2019-09-25

Vice Minister Cheong attends MOU signing ceremony for nuclear energy cooperation

Trade, Industry and Energy Vice Minister Cheong Seung-il (left, back row) joined the MOU signing ceremony between KEPCO and Barakah One Company in Abu Dhabi on Sep 10.    Under the agreement, the two countries will cooperate on securing new nuclear energy projects around the world. date2019-09-11

Minister Sung attends Seoul Climate and Energy Summit 2019

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo (fifth from the left in the front row) delivered a congratulatory speech at the Seoul Climate and Energy Summit 2019 that took place in the capital of Korea on June 27.Held under the title of “Globalization 4.0 and the Paris Agreement as Smart City Strategy,” the event attracted some 300 participants, including Climate Change Center Chairman Kang Chang-hee, Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, and Korea Energy Agency President Kim Chang-seop. date2019-06-27

2019 Korea Hydrogen Expo takes place in Seoul

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Korea Hydrogen Expo held in Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, on June 19.The opening event was attended by some 200 officials, including National Assembly Hydrogen Economy Forum Chairman Kim Young-choon, SMEs and Startups Minister Park Young-sun, Environment Minister Cho Myung-rae, and Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon.The country’s hydrogen showcase is scheduled to take place from June 19 date2019-06-19