Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Korea and Vietnam kick off Plus Joint Working Group Meeting

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE)’s International Trade Relations Director General Kim Jong-cheol met Tran Quang Huy, Director of the African, West and South Asian Markets Department at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) of Vietnam on September 14 at the Lotte Hotel Seoul to attend the 1st Korea-Vietnam Plus Joint Working Group Meeting and discussed follow-up measures to the two countries' June summit meeting, including critical minerals supply chain center establis date2023-09-15

Korea's ICT exports decline 16.7% in August

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced on September 14 that Korea's exports and imports of information and communications technology (ICT) goods for August recorded USD 16.1 billion (down 16.7 percent year-on-year) and $11.1 billion (down 18.1 percent), respectively. The trade balance stood at a surplus of $5.0 billion. ICT exports fell as a consequence of low semiconductor unit prices and sluggish demand for ICT devices. However, the export decline rate is slowly recoveri date2023-09-15

Vice Minister and Airbus DS CEO discuss measures to advance cooperation

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE)’s Vice Minister Youngjin Jang met with Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defense & Space (Airbus DS), on September 13 in Seoul to discuss measures to expand cooperation between Korea and Airbus, including the establishment plan of the Airbus Korea International Technology Center (AKITC) in Korea, joint tech development for next-generation aircraft and low earth orbit small satellites. date2023-09-14

Vice Minister and Airbus DS CEO discuss measures to advance cooperation

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE)’s Vice Minister Youngjin Jang met with Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defense & Space (Airbus DS), on September 13 in Seoul to exchange views on measures to expand cooperation between Korea and Airbus. Issues discussed include the establishment of the Airbus Korea International Technology Center (AKITC) in Korea, joint development of the technologies for the next-generation aircraft and low earth orbit small satellites. MOTIE also date2023-09-14

Korea and U.S. discuss measures to bolster trade & economic cooperation

Deputy Minister for Trade Jeong Dae-jin met with Ramin Toloui, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economics and Business Affairs, on September 13 in Seoul and discussed follow-up measures to the Korea-U.S.-Japan Summit, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the CHIPS and Science Act, and other measures to bolster Korea-U.S. economic and trade cooperation. date2023-09-14

Korea and U.S. discuss measures to bolster trade & economic cooperation

Deputy Minister for Trade Jeong Dae-jin met with Ramin Toloui, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economics and Business Affairs, on September 13 in Seoul and discussed measures to bolster economic and trade cooperation between Korea and the U.S. Deputy Trade Minister Jeong assessed that the relationship between the two countries, which began as a traditional security alliance, is progressing to one that encompasses economy, advanced technology, and supply chain following the Korea-U.S.-Japa date2023-09-14

Korea hosts Global Bio & Pharma Plaza 2023

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) is hosting the Global Bio & Pharma Plaza 2023 (GBPP 2023) from September 14-15 in Jamsil, organized by Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the Korea Pharmaceutical Traders Association (KPTA). Approximately 200 companies, including 100 overseas buyers like Merck and other big pharma companies from 31 countries, gather at the Lotte Hotel World in Jamsil to participate in over 900 export consultations with Korean firms. An Open date2023-09-14

Korea holds H2 MEET 2023

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced on September 13 that the world’s largest hydrogen exhibition H2 MEET 2023 is held through September 13-15 at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province. H2 MEET 2023 introduces outstanding products and technologies in areas of hydrogen production, storage, transportation and utilization developed by 303 companies and institutions from 18 countries around the world. The exhibition features mo date2023-09-14

Korea and Mongolia discuss measures to strengthen rare metals cooperation

Trade, Industry and Energy Vice Minister Kang Kyungsung met with Mongolia’s Mining and Heavy Industry Minister Jambal Ganbaatar on September 12 in Seoul to discuss measures for strengthening Korea-Mongolia cooperation in rare metals. date2023-09-13

Korea and Mongolia discuss measures to strengthen rare metals cooperation

Trade, Industry and Energy Vice Minister Kang Kyungsung met with Mongolia’s Mining and Heavy Industry Minister Jambal Ganbaatar on September 12 in Seoul to discuss measures for strengthening Korea-Mongolia cooperation in rare metals. Mongolia is a resource-rich home to molybdenum, pewter and other various rare metals, with a notably large reserve of rare earth minerals. As follow-up to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in February between Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Indus date2023-09-13