Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Retail Sales Figures for 2012

date2013-01-24

Korea, Philippines to Seek Economic and Trade Cooperation

date2013-01-24

Parts and Materials Industry Trade Figures for 2012

date2013-01-21

Vice Minister Speaks on Renewable Energy

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok attends the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Ministerial Roundtable Meetings on January 14 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. date2013-01-21

IT Trade Figures for 2012

date2013-01-11

MKE Releases Car Sales Figures for 2012

MKE Releases Car Sales Figures for 2012 The Ministry of Knowledge Economy has released its car sales figures for 2012. Due to sluggish domestic demand and strikes at major automobile manufacturers, the nation’s car production declined 2.1 percent year on year to 4,558,160 vehicles. Exports rose 0.4 percent to 3,165,689 vehicles thanks to strong demand from the United States and emerging economies in Eastern Europe and Africa. Growing global economic uncertainties and rising fuel prices re date2013-01-11

Foreign Investment Figures for 2012

date2013-01-07

Trade Figures for 2012

date2013-01-03

Korea, China Seek Closer Investment Ties

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok hosted the 2012 Korea Investment Forum on December 17 in Beijing, China. Around 180 business leaders from the two nations attended the forum, which was held to strengthen investment ties in areas such as IT, displays, real estate and the gaming industry. date2013-01-03

Retail Sales Figures for November

The Ministry of Knowledge Economy has released its retail sales figures for the month of November. Although sales at the nation’s three major discount chains fell 1.7 percent year on year, the downward pace slowed as unseasonably cold weather raised demand for apparel, sporting goods and general goods. Spending on household appliances and cultural goods, household goods and food showed negative growth. Meanwhile, sales at the nation’s major department stores rose 9.1 percent from a year earlier, posting positive growth for the first time in six months. Spending on all categories saw an upward trend. The cold weather and discount sales in particular played role in boosting demand for seasonal items such as winter clothing and gloves. * Released by the Distribution and Logistics Division     date2012-12-28