Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

MOTIE holds 1st Trade Industry Forum to discuss major tasks for exports growth

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang presided the first Trade Industry Forum for 2023 on January 13 at the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) in Seoul together with KITA Chairman Koo Ja-yeol to forecast this year’s economic and trade environment and discuss the 10 key tasks for reaching positive growth in exports and investment in 2023. Government officials, relevant institutions' personnel and academia experts attended the forum. Minister Lee assessed that “ date2023-02-14

MOTIE holds 1st Trade Industry Forum

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang presided the 1st Trade Industry Forum on February 13 held at Korea International Trade Association (KITA) in Seoul together with KITA Chairman Koo Ja-yeol to share forecasts on this year’s global economy and trade environment and to discuss major tasks for achieving positive exports growth in 2023.   Minister Lee gave an opening message and led discussions on Korea’s 10 major trade tasks and global economic prospects for 2023. date2023-02-13

Korea participates in U.S. HFCS & cohosts hydrogen roundtable

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) participated in the Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar (HFCS) in California on February 7-9 and held a public-private joint roadshow for entering the American hydrogen market.   With an exclusive pavilion for promotion, presentation session and the Korea-U.S. hydrogen roundtable cohosted by MOTIE and H2KOREA with the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Energy and other relevant associations, Korea’s first participation in date2023-02-10

Korea participates in U.S. HFCS & cohosts hydrogen roundtable

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) participated in the Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar (HFCS) in California on February 7-9 and held a public-private joint roadshow for entering the U.S. hydrogen market. Organized by the U.S.’ Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), HFCS is North America’s largest hydrogen event with over 40 years of history, offering a business exchange venue of opportunities for at least 70 companies and institutions to come together to date2023-02-10

2nd Vice Minister presides Nuclear Power Plant Ecosystem Conference

Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-jun presided the Nuclear Power Plant Ecosystem Conference on February 8 at the Gyeongnam Technopark to share 2023 policy directions for recruitment, financing and R&D plans with companies as part of restoring the nuclear power plant industry ecosystem.   The Vice Minister gathered industry opinions and gave an opening message in the attendance of approximately 20 persons, including Government officials, local government bodies and t date2023-02-09

MOTIE attends IPEF Pillars 2-4 special negotiation round

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) will be attending the special negotiation round for Pillars 2-4 of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to be held through February 8-11 in New Delhi, India, as part of the Korean delegation composed of officials of relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Agro-Fisheries, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), headed by MOTIE’s Deputy Min date2023-02-09

MOTIE attends MSP meeting for critical minerals supply chain

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), as part of the Korean delegation, attended on February 7 the Mineral Security Partnership (MSP) meeting presided by the U.S. Department of State on occasion of the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference (February 6-9) held in Cape Town, South Africa. The Korean delegation was led by the 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOEF), and included representatives of relevant institutions like Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mi date2023-02-08

Korea and EU discuss major trade issues

Trade, Industry and Energy Ministry’s Deputy Trade Minister Jeong Dae-jin met with Maria Martin-Prat de Abreu, Deputy Director-General of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Trade, on February 6 to discuss Korea-EU trade issues, bilateral digital trade cooperation measures and joint response to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). date2023-02-07

Korea and EU discuss major trade issues

Trade, Industry and Energy Ministry’s Deputy Trade Minister Jeong Dae-jin met with Maria Martin-Prat de Abreu, Deputy Director-General of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Trade, on February 6 to discuss Korea-EU trade issues, bilateral digital trade cooperation measures and joint response to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Deputy Trade Minister Jeong stated that the Korea-EU partnership is important and emphasized the importance of their close cooperation amid ris date2023-02-07

Minister holds evaluation meeting on World Expo 2030 Busan promotion progress

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang held a meeting on February 6 to evaluate the progress of World Expo 2030 Busan bid promotion and plans.   With the final selection coming up in November this year, the meeting aimed to assess promotion activities in detail, including plans regarding overseas negotiation, upcoming local inspection of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), presentation competition, economic mission and public-private joint promotion collaboration. date2023-02-07