Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Minister Speaks with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs

Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Joong-Kyung meets with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hatta Rajasa (second from right) on May 18 in Bali. The two officials discussed economic partnerships, with particular emphasis on the Master Plan on the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesian Economic Development. date2011-05-24

Minister Visits Indonesian President

Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Joong-Kyung speaks with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on May 19 in Jakarta. Minister Choi requested the Indonesian President’s continued interest in economic cooperation between the two countries. date2011-05-24

Minister Welcomes Vietnamese Deputy Minister

Minister Welcomes Vietnamese Deputy Minister Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Joong-Kyung meets with Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ho Thi Kim Thoa on May 5 in Seoul. Their discussion focused on cooperation on energy, industrial technology, and the construction of nuclear power plants date2011-05-17

Vice Minister Speaks with EU Climate Action Commissioner

Vice Minister Speaks with EU Climate Action Commissioner Vice Minister for Industry and Technology Ahn Hyunho greets EU Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard on May 2 in Seoul. Their discussion touched on climate change, green growth, and the Korea-EU Free Trade Agreement. date2011-05-12

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Travels to Latin America to Forge Stronger Economic Partnerships

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Park Young June traveled to Latin America last week to strengthen Korea’s ties with Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and Peru. The Korean delegation included representatives of public organizations and private businesses. The 10-day trip was a chance to review the progress of many joint projects and to discuss additional areas for cooperation. In Mexico, the first destination on the Vice Minister’s itinerary, an energy meeting resulted in two memorandums of understanding—notably, one concerned rare metals. These are 35 elements in the periodic table. They are needed to manufacture products as diverse as wind turbines, car batteries and video cameras. Vice Minister Park also met with Mexican General Coordinator of Mining Maria Jimena Valverde Valdes. The two officials discussed mutually beneficial partnerships to make both sides more competitive in the global mineral market. When Vice Minister Park met with his Mexican counterpart, Vice Minister of Energy Mario Gabriel Budebo, discussions focused on the development of oil and gas fields, nuclear energy, energy conservation, public infrastructure and alternative fuel technologies. In particular, Vice Minister Park proposed a training program for nuclear experts that will be tailored to suit Mexico’s needs.   * Released by the Mineral Resources Division date2011-05-09

Korea, Russia Take Substantial Step Forward With MOU on Industrial Cooperation

Korea, Russia Take Substantial Step Forward With MOU on Industrial Cooperation Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Viktor Khristenko traveled to Seoul to meet with Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Joong-Kyung and sign a memorandum of understanding that will cement the strategic partnership between the two nations. The MOU addresses three main areas: industrial technology, technology standards, and trade and investment. With the shared goal of attracting private investment in the commercial date2011-05-02

Korea, Latin American Partners Pursue Closer Economic Cooperation

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Park Young June (sixth from left, first row) stands with representatives of local companies and ambassadors from 15 Latin American countries at an economic partnership meeting held April 19 in Seoul. date2011-04-29

Minister Greets Spanish Ambassador to Korea

Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Joong-Kyung meets with Spanish Ambassador to Korea Luis Arias Romero on April 18 in Seoul. The two officials discussed bilateral economic ties and cooperation on renewable energy. date2011-04-26

Korea, Russia Strengthen Industrial Partnership

Korea, Russia Strengthen Industrial Partnership Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Joong-Kyung and Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Viktor Khristenko shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding on April 18 in Seoul. Under the MOU, the two countries will cooperate in key industries and work together to promote investment and research and development. date2011-04-25

Korea, Malaysia Hold Joint Investment Seminar

Korea, Malaysia Hold Joint Investment Seminar Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Joong-Kyung addresses Malaysian businesspeople on April 5 in Seoul. The two countries signed four memorandums of understanding concerning bilateral cooperation on commerce and investment. date2011-04-14