Ministry of Trade, Industry and 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

Korea, Illinois Celebrate Collaboration on Smart Grids

date2010-07-23

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

Minister, Australian Ambassador Discuss Energy and Resources

date2010-05-17

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

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

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

Minister Tours a Nuclear Construction Site

President of Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Corporation Kim Jong-shin (left) gives Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan a tour of the Kori nuclear site in Busan on December 29. Minister Choi observed two units that are currently under construction: Shin Kori 3 and 4. date2010-01-04

Vice Minister Meets Saudi Arabian Energy Minister

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak speaks with Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Al Naimi in a meeting in Riyadh on November 9. The discussion focused on ways to strengthen cooperation on energy, plants and investment. date2009-11-11

Deputy Minister Supports Carbon Market

Deputy Minister for Energy and Resources Kim Jung Gwan speaks at the International Conference for a Voluntary Carbon Market, which took place in Seoul on November 10. date2009-11-11