Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Minister Dresses Down With Ambassadors in Korea

Minister Dresses Down With Ambassadors in Korea Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG and a group of ambassadors to Korea pose in light clothes on July 17 as part of a campaign to reduce the need for air conditioning during the summer season. The Minister and the ambassadors discussed various energy conservation and low-carbon, green growth initiatives in addition to the government’s “cool biz” campaign. date2012-07-20

Korea, Malaysia Strengthen Industrial Cooperation

Korea, Malaysia Strengthen Industrial Cooperation Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG and his Malaysian counterpart, Minister of International Trade and Industry Dato Sri Mustapa bin Mohamed, shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding on July 16. The deal will enhance industrial cooperation between the two countries date2012-07-19

Korea, Indonesia Discuss Trade and Investment

Korea, Indonesia Discuss Trade and Investment Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok greets Mr. Chatib Basri, Chairman of the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board, on July 4 at the Gwacheon Government Complex. Their discussion focused on economic, trade and investment ties between the two countries. date2012-07-16

Korea to Enhance Investment Ties With Brazil

Korea to Enhance Investment Ties With Brazil Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG speaks at the Korea-Brazil Investment Forum on June 20 in São Paulo, Brazil. The Minister stressed the role of emerging nations in overcoming the global financial crisis and his hopes of forging closer investment relations with Brazil. The forum drew 150 Brazilian investors and businesspeople. date2012-07-04

Korea, Saudi Arabia Discuss Trade and Investment

Korea, Saudi Arabia Discuss Trade and Investment Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok greets Saudi Arabian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Cultural Affairs Yousef Al-Saadon on June 18 in the Gwacheon Government Complex. The discussion touched on trade and investment ties and the Knowledge Sharing Program. date2012-06-22

Korea, Germany Discuss Energy and the Economy

Korea, Germany Discuss Energy and the Economy Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok meets with Parliamentary State Secretary Hans-Joachim Otto, representing Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, on June 14 in Seoul. The two officials discussed the current economic situation and bilateral energy ties. date2012-06-20

Minister Meets With Saudi Arabian Counterpart

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG meets with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Minister of Economy and Planning Muhammad Al Jasser, on June 14 in Seoul. The two ministers discussed how to diversify bilateral industrial ties and build bridges between SMEs in both nations. date2012-06-20

Korea, Qatar Cooperate on Energy and Industry

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Korea, Brazil Discuss Industrial Cooperation

Korea, Brazil Discuss Industrial Cooperation Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG meets with his Brazilian counterpart—Minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade Fernando da Mata Pimentel—on June 1 in the Gwacheon Government Complex. The discussion focused on industrial cooperation between the two countries. date2012-06-08

Korea, China Forge Closer Industrial, Investment and Trade Ties

Korea, China Forge Closer Industrial, Investment and Trade Ties Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG travelled to Beijing on May 31 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. During the visit the Minister met with his Chinese counterpart, Minister of Industry and Information Technology Miao Wei, to advance ties in such areas as automobiles, new materials and energy conservation. The meeting also touched on how to best coopera date2012-06-08