Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Deputy Minister Joo meets with Germany’s Energy State Secretary

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s Deputy Minister for Energy and Resources Joo Young-joon (left) met with Germany’s State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy Andreas Feicht on June 15 in Nagano, Japan.On the occasion of the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth, the two officials discussed energy transition and expansion of the hydrogen economy. date2019-06-17

Deputy Minister Joo meets with IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s Deputy Minister for Energy and Resources Joo Young-joon (right) met with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol to exchange views on global energy transition on June 15 in Nagano, Japan.The discussion between the two officials was held on the occasion of the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth. date2019-06-17

Korea participates in G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting held in Japan

Deputy Minister for Energy and Resources Joo Young-joon of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy attended the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth held in Nagano, Japan from June 15 to 16.At this year’s meeting, G20 energy and environment ministers were gathered to explore ways to accelerate a virtuous cycle of environment protection and economic growth.During the event, Deputy Minister Joo highlighted that an innovative paradigm date2019-06-17

Groundbreaking ceremony held for hydrogen station at Korean National Assembly

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo (second from the right) and SMEs and Startups Minister Park Young-sun (second from the left) participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for a hydrogen fueling station at the Korean National Assembly in Seoul on May 30.The ceremony was attended by more than 50 participants, including Lawmaker Hong Il-pyo, Hyundai Motor President Gong Young-woon, and HyNet CEO Yoo Jong-soo. date2019-05-30

Minister Sung visits hydrogen fueling station in Anseong

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung visited a hydrogen fueling station in a rest area along an expressway in Anseong, south of Seoul, on May 23.Minister Sung charged his hydrogen vehicle for official use at the site after checking the status of the facility. date2019-05-23

Minister Sung discusses with China’s Energy Administration Director Zhang Jianhua in Beijing

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo (right) had a discussion with Chinese National Energy Administration Director Zhang Jianhua at a meeting held in Beijing on March 27.During the meeting, Minister Sung and Director Zhang explored potential cooperation opportunities between the two countries in a range of areas, including electric power grids, natural gas, renewables, and energy-related new industries.Minister Sung said that further cooperation between Korea and China is needed to re date2019-03-27

Minister Sung presides over meeting with Korean renewable energy leaders

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo (third from the right) presided over a meeting with Korea’s renewable energy leaders at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Seoul on March 7.During his opening remarks, Minister Sung emphasized that the nation’s renewables sector needs further growth in order not to miss the opportunity to stay competitive in the global market. In this regard, he asked for more investment activities and overseas expansion efforts.Among date2019-03-07

Vice Minister Cheong gives New Year’s address to representatives of new, renewable energy industry

Trade, Industry and Energy Vice Minister Cheong Seung-il delivered a New Year’s address to representatives of Korea’s new and renewable energy industry at a meeting in Seoul on February 22.The gathering was held to express gratitude for efforts made by the new energy sector and to reiterate commitment to smooth implementation of the “Renewable Energy 3020” initiative.The meeting was attended by some 150 participants, including Korea New and Renewable Energy Association (K date2019-02-22

Minister Sung delivers speech to energy industry leaders at New Year’s meeting

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo delivered a speech to energy industry leaders and had conversations with them at a New Year’s meeting held in Seoul on January 21.During his remarks, Minister Sung said the Korean government will focus on implementing the strategy for innovation in manufacturing that was outlined last year as a means to revitalize the country’s economy. He added that it will also develop specific plans for individual energy sectors to help energy transi date2019-01-21

Minister Sung and Danish counterpart seek green energy cooperation

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yunmo (left) signed with Denmark’s Energy, Utilities and Climate Minister Lars Lilleholt a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in renewable energy and new energy industries at the 8th Korea-Denmark Green Growth Alliance Meeting in Seoul on November 1.During his opening speech at the event, Minister Sung said that the energy transition is inevitable in the current times and that the Ministry plans to expand the supply of renewable energies, st date2018-11-01