Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Vice Minister Speaks at the Korea-Canada Natural Gas Forum

Vice Minister for Industry and Technology Yoon Sang-Jick delivers congratulatory remarks at the first Korea-Canada Natural Gas Forum on December 12 in Vancouver, Canada. The forum was arranged to expand bilateral collaboration in natural resources such as shale gas and natural gas. date2012-12-24

Vice Minister Meets Japanese Business Leaders

Vice Minister for Industry and Technology Yoon Sang-Jick stands with Japanese business leaders at the Business Roundtable held in Tokyo, Japan on December 10. The Vice Minister discussed ways to boost bilateral trade and investment ties in the parts and components sector. date2012-12-20

Korea, U.S. Open New Chapter in Investment Ties

Korea, U.S. Open New Chapter in Investment Ties Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG hosted the first Korea-US Investment and Trade Forum on December 7 in Washington, D.C. The event, jointly organized by the public and private sectors, aimed to boost bilateral ties between the two countries. At the forum, Minister Hong said, “the two countries should now work on expanding this successful partnership to include greater investment,” emphasizing the important role the Korea-U.S. F date2012-12-18

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

Minister Talks on Future of Korean Industries

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Korea, U.S. Pursue Closer Energy Partnership

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG (left) shakes hands with the U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu on December 6 in Washington D.C. The two officials discussed cooperation on clean energy technologies as well as the development of non-conventional energy resources including shale gas. date2012-12-14

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, New South Wales Focus on Energy

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok greets NSW Minister for Resources and Energy Chris Hartcher on November 30 at the Gwacheon Government Complex. The two officials discussed energy ties, with a particular emphasis on forging a closer investment partnership for resources development projects. date2012-12-11

MKE Releases Car Sales Figures for November

MKE Releases Car Sales Figures for November The Ministry of Knowledge Economy has released its car sales figures for November. Based on stronger domestic demand, the nation’s car production climbed 3.7 percent year on year to 444,049 vehicles, posting the highest performance for any month so far this year. Despite the impact of the broader slowdown in Europe, vehicle exports declined only slightly from a year earlier thanks to solid demand from the North American market and a steady recov date2012-12-11

Vice Minister Attends CEO Forum

Vice Minister Attends CEO Forum Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok speaks at the CEO Forum for Foreign-invested Companies 2012 on November 29 in Seoul. Around 150 representatives from foreign companies in Korea participated in the event. date2012-12-07