Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Deputy Minister Supports Carbon Market

Deputy Minister for Energy and Resources Kim Jung Gwan speaks at the International Conference for a Voluntary Carbon Market, which took place in Seoul on November 10. date2009-11-11

Vice Minister Welcomes Malaysian Energy Minister

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak (right) greets Malaysian Minster of Energy, Green Technology and Water Y.B. Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui on October 14 in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. The discussion focused on cooperation in such areas as electricity, nuclear power, renewable energy and green technologies. date2009-10-21

MKE Hosts Green Energy Exhibition

date2009-10-16

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

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

Green Business Forum Held in Seoul

Deputy Minister for Energy and Resources Kim Jung Gwan speaks at the Green Business Forum in Seoul on July 16. Nearly 400 businesspeople, experts on climate change and energy, representatives of international agencies, and government officials from developing countries gathered at the forum to gain insight into climate change countermeasures. Deputy Minister Kim emphasized the need for countries to work together by sharing information and best practices. date2009-07-20

Korea, U.S. Pursue Energy Partnership

Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho (left) and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu sign a statement of intent on energy cooperation June 17. The agreement concerns energy security and clean energy. date2009-06-25

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

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

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