Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Minister Tours Jeju Global Research Center

date2013-04-09

Minister Visits Jeju Smart Grid Test-bed

date2013-04-08

Vice Minister Speaks on Renewable Energy

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok attends the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Ministerial Roundtable Meetings on January 14 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. date2013-01-21

Vice Minister Speaks at the Korea-Canada Natural Gas Forum

Vice Minister for Industry and Technology Yoon Sang-Jick delivers congratulatory remarks at the first Korea-Canada Natural Gas Forum on December 12 in Vancouver, Canada. The forum was arranged to expand bilateral collaboration in natural resources such as shale gas and natural gas. date2012-12-24

Korea, U.S. Pursue Closer Energy Partnership

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG (left) shakes hands with the U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu on December 6 in Washington D.C. The two officials discussed cooperation on clean energy technologies as well as the development of non-conventional energy resources including shale gas. date2012-12-14

Korea, New South Wales Focus on Energy

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok greets NSW Minister for Resources and Energy Chris Hartcher on November 30 at the Gwacheon Government Complex. The two officials discussed energy ties, with a particular emphasis on forging a closer investment partnership for resources development projects. date2012-12-11

Minister Greets Head of IEA

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG shakes hands with the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Maria van der Hoeven on November 23 in Seoul. date2012-11-29

MKE Announces Energy Conservation Measures for Winter

The Ministry of Knowledge Economy has announced plans to cope with possible power shortages this winter as the nation’s power reserves are expected to fall below the safe level of 4 million kilowatts. The new measures require government offices and commercial buildings with high electricity demand to keep indoor temperatures at or below 18 and 20 degrees Celsius, respectively. The plan also limits retailers to one neon sign each and requires them to keep doors shut when heating systems are in use. On the supply side, the nation will make efforts to maximize power generation by fully mobilizing publicly- and privately-owned generators. For the first two months of 2013, businesses whose contract demand is greater than 3,000 kilowatts will be required to reduce consumption by up to 10 percent. From the beginning of the year, MKE also plans to introduce a critical-peak pricing program, which offers discounts on off-peak days while imposing surcharges for peak days and times to encourage energy saving. The ministry will update the public on the status of power reserves via public broadcasting networks and text messaging. The second nationwide blackout drill is scheduled in January to improve the readiness of industrial complexes for possible rolling power outages. * Released by the Electric Power Division and the Energy Efficiency Policy Division date2012-11-27

Korea, Bolivia Discuss Energy Cooperation

date2012-11-22

Vice Minister Marks the Beginning of Smart Grid Week

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok attends the opening ceremony of the third Korea Smart Grid Week on October 30 in Seoul. Around 500 experts from industry, academia and think tanks participated in Korea’s largest smart grid event. date2012-11-12