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FTA/Economic Cooperation
Trade Minister meets McLarty Associates' Senior Managing Director
Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met with Robert O. Blake, Jr., McLarty Associates' Senior Managing Director leading the Southeast Asia and Climate practices, on March 15 in Washington D.C. to exchange views on future U.S. trade policies, outlook and Korea-U.S. trade issues. date2024-03-19
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FTA/Economic Cooperation
Trade Minister attends 7th Korea-U.S. FTA Joint Committee meeting
Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on March 15 in Washington D.C. for the 7th Korea-U.S. FTA Joint Committee meeting, where they discussed FTA implementation outcomes, future plans and held a signing ceremony on modifications to certain textile and apparel rules of origin. date2024-03-19
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Trade/Investment
Trade Minister holds talks with Governor of Alabama
Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong held talks with Governor of Alabama Kay Ellen Ivey on March 14 in Washington D.C. via telephone to discuss CHIPS Act subsidies, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), visa issues and measures for resolving Korean firms’ U.S. investment challenges. date2024-03-18
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Trade/Investment
Trade Minister chairs meeting with Korean companies operating in the U.S.
Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong chaired a conference with representatives of Korean companies operating in the local U.S. market on March 14 in Washington D.C. to gather corporate opinions on business issues. The conference was attended by representatives of Korean firms and related institutions, including Samsung Electronics, LG Group, Hyundai Motor and Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT). date2024-03-18
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Trade/Investment
Trade Minister meets Heritage Foundation's Senior Research Fellow
Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met with Bruce Klingner, Senior Research Fellow for Northeast Asia in the Asian Studies Center at the Heritage Foundation, on March 14 in Washington D.C. to discuss the U.S.’ trade policies, future outlook and Korea-U.S. trade issues. date2024-03-18
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Trade/Investment
Trade Minister meets U.S. Representative
Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met with U.S. Representative Mike Kelly on March 14 in Washington D.C. to discuss CHIPS Act subsidies, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), visa issues and measures to resolve Korean companies’ U.S. investment challenges. date2024-03-18
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Trade/Investment
Trade Minister meets Senior U.S. Senator
Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met with Senior U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff on March 14 in Washington D.C. to discuss CHIPS Act subsidies, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), visa issues and measures to resolve Korean companies’ investment challenges. date2024-03-18
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Trade/Investment
Trade Minister meets U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser
Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met with Daleep Singh, Deputy National Security Adviser, on March 14 in Washington D.C. to discuss CHIPS Act subsidies, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), visa issues and measures to resolve Korean companies’ investment challenges. date2024-03-18
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Trade/Investment
Trade Minister meets Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) President
Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong met Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) President Michael B. Froman on March 14 in Washington D.C. and exchanged views on U.S.’ trade policies, future outlook and Korea-U.S. bilateral trade issues. date2024-03-18
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Energy
Minister attends seminar on measures for enhancing the potential of CFE sources
Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Dukgeun Ahn attended a seminar on March 15 in Seoul, held to facilitate discussions for enhancing the potential of carbon-free energy sources. The Minister gave a congratulatory message and led discussions on the measures for transitioning power and industrial processes into a response system against climate change. The seminar was attended by approximately 200 persons, consisting of representatives from related institutions and organizations, including the CF Alliance Chairman Hoesung Lee and Co-Chairperson of the Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Kim Sang-hyup. date2024-03-18