Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Korea, Africa to Build Stronger Energy Ties

Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho stands with senior government officials from four African countries at the Korea-Africa Industrial Cooperation Forum in Seoul on September 9. The meeting drew nearly 350 business representatives and government officials, and the discussion centered on bilateral industrial partnerships. Pictured from left to right are Honorary Consul Ibrahima Kassus Dioubate of the Korean Embassy to Guinea, Ghanaian Deputy Minister for Energy Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Kenyan Energy Minister Kiraitu Murungi, Korean Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho, Chairman Choi Kil Seon of the Korea Plant Industries Association, and Ghanaian Deputy Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing Alhaji Saani Iddi. date2009-09-14

Korea, Russia Ink Action Plan on Energy

Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho held talks with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko in Moscow on August 7. The two leaders adopted an action plan to strengthen bilateral energy ties. date2009-08-19

Green Business Forum Held in Seoul

Deputy Minister for Energy and Resources Kim Jung Gwan speaks at the Green Business Forum in Seoul on July 16. Nearly 400 businesspeople, experts on climate change and energy, representatives of international agencies, and government officials from developing countries gathered at the forum to gain insight into climate change countermeasures. Deputy Minister Kim emphasized the need for countries to work together by sharing information and best practices. date2009-07-20

Korea, U.S. Pursue Energy Partnership

Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho (left) and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu sign a statement of intent on energy cooperation June 17. The agreement concerns energy security and clean energy. date2009-06-25

Korea Attends Third C40 Large Cities Climate Summit

Deputy Minister for Energy and Resources Kim Jung Gwan (standing at podium) speaks at the C40 Large Cities Climate Summit on May 20 in Seoul. Government officials and representatives of large cities congregated at the Summit to plan joint actions against climate change. date2009-06-03

G8 Energy Ministers Meeting in Rome

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak (pictured on screen) addresses world energy leaders at the G8 Energy Ministers Meeting, which took place in Rome from May 24 to 25. Discussions centered on climate change and energy security. date2009-06-03

Vice Minister Addresses International Forum on Carbon Markets

Vice Minister Addresses International Forum on Carbon Markets Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak speaks at an international forum on carbon markets in Seoul on April 28. Addressing representatives of businesses, civic groups and research institutes, Vice Minister Kim called active carbon markets an important first step toward sustainable growth and an end to climate change. The theme of the forum was “revitalization of carbon markets for green growth.” date2009-05-06

Vice Minster Meets With Thai Energy Minister

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak greets Thai Minister of Energy Wannarat Charnnukun (left) in Tokyo on April 26. Vice Minister Kim met with the Thai Minister during a visit to Japan for the third Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable Meeting, and also met separately with Saudi Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Ali Al-Naimi and Omani Oil Minister Mohammed Al Rumhy. date2009-04-28

Minister of Knowledge Economy Welcomes Australian Resources Minister

Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho meets with a delegation led by Australian Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism Martin Ferguson on April 6 in Seoul. The two ministers discussed cooperation on clean coal and renewable energy technologies, as well as joint development projects involving gas and oil. date2009-04-14

Vice Minister Kim Welcomes Secretary of Energy From Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak greets Secretary of Energy and Foreign Affairs Jean-Paul Terra Prates, representing the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte, on April 9 at Vice Minister Kim’s office in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. The two officials discussed Korean participation in Brazil’s oil projects and bilateral cooperation in the plant industry. date2009-04-14