Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Korea, Hong Kong Pursue Closer Investment Ties

Deputy Minister for International Affairs Moon Jaedo addresses representatives of government bodies, financial institutions and investors from Korea and Hong Kong at the opening of the Korea Investment Forum on November 8 in Hong Kong. date2012-11-20

Vice Minister Encourages More Participation of Foreign Companies

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok attends the 2012 Foreign Company Day on November 1 in Seoul. The event drew nearly 400 participants including members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of foreign companies operating in Korea. date2012-11-16

MKE Releases Car Sales Figures for October

MKE Releases Car Sales Figures for October The Ministry of Knowledge Economy has released its car sales figures for October. The nation’s car production totaled 396,677 vehicles for a 4.3 percent decline from a year earlier. Vehicle exports shrank 6.3 percent year on year to 258,361 units due to the contraction in the European market and weaker demand from emerging economies. Thanks to temporary tax cuts on automobile purchases and special promotional offers by vehicle manufacturers, the date2012-11-16

Vice Minister Marks the Beginning of Smart Grid Week

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok attends the opening ceremony of the third Korea Smart Grid Week on October 30 in Seoul. Around 500 experts from industry, academia and think tanks participated in Korea’s largest smart grid event. date2012-11-12

Minister Greets Danish Foreign Minister

Minister Greets Danish Foreign Minister Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG met with his Danish counterpart Minister for Foreign Affairs Villy Sovndal on October 25. They exchanged views on various cooperation areas such as green growth, trade and investment and Arctic exploration. date2012-11-08

IT Trade Figures for October

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Minister Celebrates Opening of Design Korea 2012

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG (center) cuts the ribbon at the opening ceremony of Design Korea 2012 on October 25 in Daegu, in the southern part of Korea. The event drew around 800 participants from industry, academia and research institutes. date2012-11-06

Korea, China Focus on Green Growth

Korea, China Focus on Green Growth Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG met with his Danish counterpart Minister for Foreign Affairs Villy Sovndal on October 25. They exchanged views on various cooperation areas such as green growth, trade and investment and Arctic exploration. date2012-11-02

Trade Figures for October

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Minister Greets World Bank Leader

Minister Greets World Bank Leader Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG met with the President of World Bank Jim Yong Kim on October 15 in Seoul. The discussion focused on strengthening cooperation between MKE and the World Bank. date2012-10-25