Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Minister Lee Meets with Thai Industry Minister

Minister Lee Meets with Thai Industry Minister Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho shakes hands with Thai Industry Minister Chanchai Chairungruang on July 1 at the Korean Minister’s office in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. The ministers discussed ways to increase economic cooperation between the two Asian countries. date2009-07-03

Korea, U.S. ink industrial cooperation deal

Korea, U.S. ink industrial cooperation deal Minister Lee Youn Ho (right) shakes hands with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke in Washington, D.C., June 16. The two officials signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Joint Industrial Cooperation Committee. date2009-06-29

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

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