Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Korea, Latin America Mark 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

Vice Minister for Energy and Trade Cho Seok (fourth from right, front row) attends the opening ceremony of the Korea-Latin America Economic Cooperation Week on September 24 in Seoul and gave opening remarks. The event was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and 15 Latin American countries. date2012-10-04

Korea, Philippines Discuss Economic Ties

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG greets his Filipino counterpart Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry Gregory Domingo on September 20 in Seoul. The two officials shared views on enhancing bilateral trade and investment relations and establishing an economic cooperation channel. date2012-10-02

Minister Meets With Uzbekistani Counterpart

Minister Meets With Uzbekistani Counterpart Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG shakes hands with his Uzbekistani counterpart, Minister of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade Ganiev Elyor Majidovich, on August 13 at the Gwacheon Government Complex. The discussion focused on promising opportunities for cooperation on trade and investment. date2012-08-23

Korea, Indonesia Enhance Business Ties

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG shakes hands with his Indonesian counterpart, Minister of Trade Gita Irawan Wirjawan, on August 10 at the Gwacheon Government Complex. The two officials discussed economic cooperation. date2012-08-17

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