Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Minister Visits Robot Factory

date2009-10-06

Outgoing Minister Says Farewell

Dr. Lee Youn Ho, the 53rd Minister of Knowledge Economy, stepped down September 21. In his farewell speech, he thanked the MKE officials who had supported him during his tenure. date2009-09-23

New Minister Takes Helm of MKE

Dr. Choi Kyunghwan took office September 21 as the 54th Minister of Knowledge Economy. The incoming Minister promised to work tirelessly with other Ministry officials to overcome the recession and advance the Korean economy. date2009-09-23

Minister Discusses Cooperation with Kenyan Counterpart

Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho speaks with his Kenyan counterpart, Energy Minister Kiraitu Murungi (second from front, right-hand row), September 9 in Seoul. The two energy leaders met to discuss ways to increase economic and energy cooperation. date2009-09-14

Korea, Africa to Build Stronger Energy Ties

Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho stands with senior government officials from four African countries at the Korea-Africa Industrial Cooperation Forum in Seoul on September 9. The meeting drew nearly 350 business representatives and government officials, and the discussion centered on bilateral industrial partnerships. Pictured from left to right are Honorary Consul Ibrahima Kassus Dioubate of the Korean Embassy to Guinea, Ghanaian Deputy Minister for Energy Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Kenyan Energy Minister Kiraitu Murungi, Korean Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho, Chairman Choi Kil Seon of the Korea Plant Industries Association, and Ghanaian Deputy Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing Alhaji Saani Iddi. date2009-09-14

Minister Greets Russian Official

Minister Greets Russian Official Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho shakes hands with H.E. Victor Ivanovich Ishaev, Plenipotentiary Presidential Representative to Russia’s Far Eastern Federal District, on August 28 in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. Their discussion focused on bilateral energy cooperation and the expansion of trade. date2009-08-31

Minister Greets German Ambassador to Korea

Minister Greets German Ambassador to Korea Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho meets with H.E. Dr. Norbert Baas, German Ambassador to Korea, on August 28 in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. Their discussion centered on bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade and investment. date2009-08-31

Vice Minister Welcomes Singaporean Business Leader

date2009-08-31

Korea, Russia Ink Action Plan on Energy

Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho held talks with Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko in Moscow on August 7. The two leaders adopted an action plan to strengthen bilateral energy ties. date2009-08-19

Minister Visits Russian Deputy Prime Minister

Minister Visits Russian Deputy Prime Minister   date2009-08-19