Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Korea, Indonesia Enhance Economic Ties

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukoo HONG and his Indonesian counterpart Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hatta Rajasa attend the Jeju Initiative, an event held on October 12 in Jeju to strengthen Korea-Indonesia economic relations. The two officials shared views on expanding free trade and investment and agreed to work together for closer economic ties. date2012-10-19

Minister Greets Incoming Swiss Ambassador

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG meets with newly appointed Swiss Ambassador Joerg Al. Reding on October 11 at the Gwacheon Government Complex. The discussion focused on relations between the two countries in areas such as economy, trade and investment, industrial technology, and research and development. date2012-10-17

Vice Minister Speaks at Korean and Latin American Night

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Korea, Myanmar Forge Stronger Industrial Ties

Korea, Myanmar Forge Stronger Industrial Ties Deputy Minister for International Affairs Moon Jaedo, led a Korean private-public joint delegation to Myanmar last week to host the Korea-Myanmar Industrial Cooperation Forum aimed at enhancing the two countries’ bilateral partnerships. At the forum in Yangon, participants from both nations found opportunities to develop closer ties in areas such as information technology and the textile and plant industries, and the Korean side received infor date2012-10-05

Korea, Latin America Mark 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

Vice Minister for Energy and Trade Cho Seok (fourth from right, front row) attends the opening ceremony of the Korea-Latin America Economic Cooperation Week on September 24 in Seoul and gave opening remarks. The event was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and 15 Latin American countries. date2012-10-04

Korea, Philippines Discuss Economic Ties

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG greets his Filipino counterpart Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry Gregory Domingo on September 20 in Seoul. The two officials shared views on enhancing bilateral trade and investment relations and establishing an economic cooperation channel. date2012-10-02

Minister Meets With Uzbekistani Counterpart

Minister Meets With Uzbekistani Counterpart Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG shakes hands with his Uzbekistani counterpart, Minister of Foreign Economic Relations, Investments and Trade Ganiev Elyor Majidovich, on August 13 at the Gwacheon Government Complex. The discussion focused on promising opportunities for cooperation on trade and investment. date2012-08-23

Korea, Indonesia Enhance Business Ties

Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG shakes hands with his Indonesian counterpart, Minister of Trade Gita Irawan Wirjawan, on August 10 at the Gwacheon Government Complex. The two officials discussed economic cooperation. date2012-08-17

Minister Dresses Down With Ambassadors in Korea

Minister Dresses Down With Ambassadors in Korea Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG and a group of ambassadors to Korea pose in light clothes on July 17 as part of a campaign to reduce the need for air conditioning during the summer season. The Minister and the ambassadors discussed various energy conservation and low-carbon, green growth initiatives in addition to the government’s “cool biz” campaign. date2012-07-20

Korea, Malaysia Strengthen Industrial Cooperation

Korea, Malaysia Strengthen Industrial Cooperation Minister of Knowledge Economy Sukwoo HONG and his Malaysian counterpart, Minister of International Trade and Industry Dato Sri Mustapa bin Mohamed, shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding on July 16. The deal will enhance industrial cooperation between the two countries date2012-07-19