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Energy
Minister Promotes Energy Conservation
Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan (center) poses with other dignitaries in Seoul on August 17 as part of an energy conservation campaign. Nearly 250 civic groups held various events to encourage the public to save energy—for example, by turning off the air conditioning for an hour. date2010-08-25
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Energy
Minister Addresses Asian Energy Business Representatives
Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan addresses the Asian National Oil Company (NOC) CEO Forum on August 24 in Seoul. The event brought together nearly 200 business representatives and government officials from nine Asian countries that play important roles in the global energy sector. date2010-08-25
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Energy
Minister Tours Construction Site for Radioactive Waste Repository
Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan (third from left) talks to a worker during a visit to a radioactive waste disposal facility construction site in Gyeongju on August 5. date2010-08-11
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Energy
Minister Congratulates UAE Students on Completing Nuclear Internship Program
Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan (center, first row) is pictured with a group of UAE students at their graduation ceremony from a summer internship program in Korea. The aim of the program is to prepare students for careers in the field of nuclear energy. date2010-08-11
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Energy
Korea, Illinois Celebrate Collaboration on Smart Grids
date2010-07-23
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Energy
Korea, Mexico Hold Green Business Forum
Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan (center) stands with other leaders at a business forum held July 1 in Mexico. Participants discussed the need to form partnerships to save energy, combat climate change and promote renewable energy. date2010-07-07
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Energy
Minister, Australian Ambassador Discuss Energy and Resources
date2010-05-17
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Energy
MKE Celebrates Arbor Day
Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan (right, front) and senior MKE officials plant a tree at the Gwacheon Government Complex on April 5 to commemorate Arbor Day. The tree symbolizes the government’s determination to pursue low-carbon, green growth. date2010-04-08
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Energy
Korea, UAE Discuss Partnership for Clean and Renewable Energy
Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan welcomes delegates from the United Arab Emirates at a business forum on March 3 in Seoul. Delegates represented numerous sectors including construction, power generation, renewable energy, finance and investment. date2010-03-10
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Energy
Vice Minister Speaks Out on Green Growth
Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak speaks at Global Korea 2010 on February 24 in Seoul. Prominent energy experts and government officials from overseas attended the meeting to forge partnerships on green growth. date2010-03-02