Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Korea, Vietnam Mark 20th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

Korea, Vietnam Mark 20th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok attends the Vietnam-Korea Forum on Investment in Industrial Parks and Economic Zones on December 7 in Seoul. With around 250 government officials and business representatives from key areas in attendance, the Vice Minister celebrated the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and Vietnam. date2012-12-17

Korea, Saudi Arabia Forge Deeper Ties

Minister of Knowledge Economy Suk-woo HONG meets with Saudi Arabian Minister of Economy and Planning Muhammad Al-Jasser and SAGIA Governor Abdul Latif Al-Othman on December 3 at the Gwacheon Government Complex. The officials agreed to expand their scope of cooperation, which previously focused on resources and plants, to high-tech industries including information technology, bio technology and medicine. date2012-12-13

Korea Committed to Broadening Partnerships with China`s Local Governments

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG travelled to the Chinese provinces of Guangdong and Shaanxi last week to strengthen economic ties with the Chinese local governments. During the visit to Guandong, Minister Hong met with the Secretary of the Guangdong Provincial Committee, Wang Yang, and reaffirmed the importance of stronger partnerships in overcoming global economic uncertainties. In order to develop a platform for sustainable growth, the two officials pledged to further advance the dialogue and agreed to widen the scope of cooperation, including in the high-tech industrial sectors. Meanwhile, the third Korea-Guangdong Economic and Trade Development Forum produced seven memorandums of understanding to enhance bilateral ties in areas such as energy conservation, the environmental industry and investment promotion. On the sidelines of the event, MKE also arranged a business forum for the first time in Guangdong to showcase Korea’s cutting-edge technologies and promising business opportunities in Korea. After the two-day visit to Guangdong, Minister Hong made his first trip to Shaanxi and met with the Governor, Zhao Zhengyong. A groundbreaking MOU signed by the two officials will establish a ministerial-level cooperation channel and develop joint partnerships in new growth industries. Under the terms of the MOU, both sides will take on various projects in the infrastructure and industrial development sectors. The deal also includes plans for working-level discussions on joint endeavors and potential cooperation opportunities in both Shaanxi and Korea. With high-profile business leaders from both sides in attendance, the Korea-Shaanxi Economic Forum was set up to serve as an important opportunity to share information on development plans and collaboration ideas. * Released by the Northeast Asia Division date2012-12-05

Korea to Build Stronger Ties with the MENA region

Deputy Minister for International Affairs Moon Jaedo attends the MENA-Korea Economic Cooperation Forum on November 13 in Seoul. The forum drew nearly 300 business representatives and government officials from countries in the Middle East and North Africa. date2012-11-23

Minister Greets Danish Foreign Minister

Minister Greets Danish Foreign Minister Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG met with his Danish counterpart Minister for Foreign Affairs Villy Sovndal on October 25. They exchanged views on various cooperation areas such as green growth, trade and investment and Arctic exploration. date2012-11-08

Korea Seeks Closer Industrial Ties With Africa

Korea Seeks Closer Industrial Ties With Africa Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG (center) stands with African leaders on the occasion of the 5th Korea-Africa Industry Cooperation Forum on October 15 in Seoul. More than 300 senior government officials and business leader from the African region participated in the event. date2012-10-23

Korea, Indonesia Enhance Economic Ties

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukoo HONG and his Indonesian counterpart Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hatta Rajasa attend the Jeju Initiative, an event held on October 12 in Jeju to strengthen Korea-Indonesia economic relations. The two officials shared views on expanding free trade and investment and agreed to work together for closer economic ties. date2012-10-19

Minister Greets Incoming Swiss Ambassador

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG meets with newly appointed Swiss Ambassador Joerg Al. Reding on October 11 at the Gwacheon Government Complex. The discussion focused on relations between the two countries in areas such as economy, trade and investment, industrial technology, and research and development. date2012-10-17

Vice Minister Speaks at Korean and Latin American Night

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Korea, Myanmar Forge Stronger Industrial Ties

Korea, Myanmar Forge Stronger Industrial Ties Deputy Minister for International Affairs Moon Jaedo, led a Korean private-public joint delegation to Myanmar last week to host the Korea-Myanmar Industrial Cooperation Forum aimed at enhancing the two countries’ bilateral partnerships. At the forum in Yangon, participants from both nations found opportunities to develop closer ties in areas such as information technology and the textile and plant industries, and the Korean side received infor date2012-10-05