Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Korea Attends Third C40 Large Cities Climate Summit

Deputy Minister for Energy and Resources Kim Jung Gwan (standing at podium) speaks at the C40 Large Cities Climate Summit on May 20 in Seoul. Government officials and representatives of large cities congregated at the Summit to plan joint actions against climate change. date2009-06-03

Minister Visits Korean Pavilion in Shanghai

Minister Visits Korean Pavilion in Shanghai Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho (left) presses a button to release balloons as part of a ground-breaking ceremony for the Korean Pavilion at next year’s Shanghai Expo. The Korean Pavilion will expose visitors to Korea’s culture, advanced technologies, cities and future dreams and is expected to increase cultural and economic exchanges between Korea and China. Pictured from left to right: Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho, date2009-06-03

G8 Energy Ministers Meeting in Rome

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak (pictured on screen) addresses world energy leaders at the G8 Energy Ministers Meeting, which took place in Rome from May 24 to 25. Discussions centered on climate change and energy security. date2009-06-03

International LED Expo Kicks Off

International LED Expo Kicks Off Vice Minister for Industry and Technology Rim Chemin cuts a ribbon to mark the opening of the International LED Expo in Ilsan on May 20. Nearly 230 LED companies participated in the exhibition, which showcased products ranging from high-brightness chips to energy-efficient lighting units. date2009-06-02

Minister Attends Kazakhstan-Korea Business Forum

Minister Attends Kazakhstan-Korea Business Forum Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho (standing second from left) attends an MOU signing ceremony in Astana, Kazakhstan, with His Excellency Bakhyt Sultanov, Kazakhstan’s Minster of Economy and Budget Planning (standing to the left of Minister Lee). The MOU outlined the two countries’ intention to cooperate on the establishment of a broadband network for e-learning. date2009-05-21

Minister Welcomes Belgium’s Crown Prince

Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho (right) greets His Royal Highness Price Philippe of Belgium in Seoul on May 9. Minister Lee met with His Royal Highness to discuss investment, the Korea-EU FTA, and the bilateral economic partnership between Korea and Belgium. date2009-05-18

Korea, Uzbekistan to Step Up Energy Partnership

Korea, Uzbekistan to Step Up Energy Partnership Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho (standing at left) attends an MOU signing ceremony in Tashkent on May 11. Minister Lee and Uzbekistan’s First Deputy Prime Minister Rustam Azimov (standing at center) witnessed the conclusion of three energy deals between the two countries. date2009-05-18

Vice Minister Addresses International Forum on Carbon Markets

Vice Minister Addresses International Forum on Carbon Markets Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak speaks at an international forum on carbon markets in Seoul on April 28. Addressing representatives of businesses, civic groups and research institutes, Vice Minister Kim called active carbon markets an important first step toward sustainable growth and an end to climate change. The theme of the forum was “revitalization of carbon markets for green growth.” date2009-05-06

Minister Lee Welcomes Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade

Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho greets Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade Ganiev Elyor Majidovich in Seoul on April 29. The two ministers discussed bilateral industrial cooperation and the joint operation of a Free Industrial Economic Zone in the Navoi region of Uzbekistan. date2009-05-06

Vice Minister Attends Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable Meeting

Vice Minister Attends Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable Meeting Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak (second from left, second row) stands with other dignitaries at the third Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable Meeting in Tokyo on April 26. Nearly 100 ministers and delegates from international organizations discussed energy issues at the meeting. date2009-04-28