Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

Korea, Mexico Hold Green Business Forum

Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan (center) stands with other leaders at a business forum held July 1 in Mexico. Participants discussed the need to form partnerships to save energy, combat climate change and promote renewable energy. date2010-07-07

“Surion” Passes Test

Deputy Minister for Industries Cho Seok speaks at a ceremony at Korea Aerospace Industries in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, on June 22. The event marked the successful completion of the three-month initial testing phase for Korea’s first homegrown utility helicopter, “Surion.” date2010-06-30

Minister Visits Japanese Counterpart

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Masayuki Naoshima (left) greets Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan in Tokyo on June 17. The two ministers agreed to emphasize cooperation rather than competition in the global market and upgrade an intergovernmental channel to facilitate industrial and resources partnerships. date2010-06-18

Vice Minister Welcomes WEC Secretary General

Vice Minister Welcomes WEC Secretary General Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak speaks with Secretary General Christoph Frei of the World Energy Council (WEC) on June 8 in Gwacheon. Discussions centered on the 2013 World Energy Congress to be held in Daegu. date2010-06-14

Vice Minister Greets Chinese Governor

Vice Minister Greets Chinese Governor Vice Minister for Industry and Technology Ahn Hyunho speaks to Governor Wang Rulin of China’s Jilin Province on May 26 in Gwacheon. The two officials discussed economic and trade partnerships. In particular, Governor Wang requested the active participation of Korean businesses in a Northeast Asia Investment and Trade Expo in September. date2010-06-01

Korea, Russia Strengthen Energy Ties

Korea, Russia Strengthen Energy Ties Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan and Russian Minister of Energy S.I. Shmatko signed a joint statement on energy cooperation on May 22 in Moscow. The agreement established partnerships in such areas as electric power grids, energy efficiency and smart grids. date2010-05-25

Minister, Australian Ambassador Discuss Energy and Resources

date2010-05-17

International Motor Show Opens in Busan

date2010-05-07

Minister Greets Libyan Dignitary

Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan (right) shakes hands with Mr. Mahmoud Gebril, Director General of Libya’s National Economic Development Board, in Gwacheon on April 26. Discussions focused on partnerships in e-government and IT. date2010-04-29

MKE Puts Former Samsung Officer at the Helm of Advanced National R&D Programs

MKE Puts Former Samsung Officer at the Helm of Advanced National R&D Programs Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan welcomes Hwang Chang-gyu (left), the former Samsung Electronics President, who was recently appointed to lead the Ministry’s research and development initiatives. date2010-04-23