Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Minister Sung delivers speech at Korea-Saudi Arabia Business Forum in Seoul

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo and Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri attended the Korea-Saudi Arabia Business Forum held in Seoul on April 3.The event was attended by more than 350 government officials and business leaders from both countries, including Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Vice President Kong Young-Woon, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) President Kwon Pyung-oh, and Saudi Ambassador to Korea Riyadh Al date2019-04-03

Minister Sung meets with Saudi Economy and Planning Minister in Seoul

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo (left) met with Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri in Seoul on April 3.During the meeting, the two Ministers discussed various bilateral cooperation issues such as the Korea-Saudi Vision 2030 committee and nuclear power industry. date2019-04-03

The 2nd Korea-Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 Committee Meeting takes place in Seoul

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo and Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Mohammad Al-Tuwaijri reviewed the status of bilateral economic cooperation between Korea and Saudi Arabia and discussed future plans at the second Korea-Saudi Vision 2030 Committee Meeting held in Seoul on April 3.During the meeting, the two countries discussed nearly 40 cooperation projects in five different areas of economic cooperation and their implementation plans.In conjunction with this date2019-04-03

Korea, China discuss expanding industrial cooperation at 2019 Boao Forum

Trade, Industry and Minister Sung Yun-mo (left) had a meeting with Chinese Industry and Information Technology Minister Miao Wei at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2019 held in Hainan on March 28 (local time).During the meeting, the two Ministers discussed ways to enhance win-win cooperation in new industries such as hydrogen cars, autonomous vehicles, and eco-industrial parks in preparation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.Both sides also agreed to hold the fourth Korea-China Indu date2019-03-28

Minister Sung attends Korea-China luncheon at 2019 Boao Forum in Hainan

Trade, Industry and Minister Sung Yun-mo attended a Korea-China luncheon held to advance cooperation between the two governments and private sectors at the 2019 Boao Forum in Hainan on March 28 (local time).The event was attended by some 100 officials and business leaders from both countries, including former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon, Boao Forum Vice Chairman Zhou Xiaochuan, and Hainan Provincial Government Vice Governor Mao Chaofeng. date2019-03-28

Minister Sung meets with China’s Market Regulator Director Zhang Mao in Beijing

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo (left) met with Chinese State Market Regulatory Administration Director Zhang Mao at a meeting held in Beijing on March 27.During the meeting, Minister Sung and Director Zhang agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in various areas, including standards, certification, and safety of products as well as intellectual property protection and new industries.Both officials acknowledged that new approaches to cooperation are necessary to respond to global date2019-03-27

Trade Minister Yoo delivers opening remarks at Korea-Belgium Business Forum in Seoul

Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee delivered opening remarks in the presence of King Philippe of Belgium at the Korea-Belgium Business Forum held in Seoul on March 27.During her speech, Trade Minister Yoo said the two countries need to have the level of economic cooperation improved to a future-oriented strategic partnership, while responding to recent rapid changes in the global economic environment stemming from ongoing global uncertainties and growing protectionism.Among the attendees at the event date2019-03-27

Korea, Kazakhstan hold 8th Joint Economic Committee Meeting in Seoul

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo (left) and Kazakh Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Sklyar Roman Vasilevich signed agreed minutes at the eighth Korea-Kazakhstan Joint Economic Committee Meeting held in Seoul on March 20.Before signing the minutes, the two Ministers discussed ways to promote bilateral cooperation in a range of areas, including trade and investment, industry and energy, and public health and medical care.During the opening remarks, Minister Sung s date2019-03-20

Minister Sung attends Korea-Malaysia MOU signing ceremony

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo (center) attended a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between Korea and Malaysia held in Kuala Lumpur on March 13 (local time).At the ceremony, agencies, companies, and associations from both countries signed a total of three MOUs on industry and energy sectors.During the event, Minister Sung asked for continued efforts, underlining that economic cooperation between the private sectors of the two sides can increase bilateral trade. date2019-03-14

Minister Sung discusses with Korean businesses in Kazakhstan

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Sung Yun-mo (third from the left) discussed with Korean businesses in Kazakhstan during his visit to Almaty on March 5 (local time).At the meeting, Minister Sung said that the Korean government seeks to promote economic cooperation with Kazakhstan. He added that the Ministry will explore ways to boost ties between the two countries in areas ranging from industry to energy through bilateral economic meetings.Among the participants in the discussion were Korean date2019-03-07