Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

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

Korea Hosts Berne Union Annual General Meeting

Korea Hosts Berne Union Annual General Meeting Minister Choi Kyunghwan speaks at the Berne Union Annual General Meeting in Seoul on October 14. The Berne Union, based in the United Kingdom, is the leading association for export credit and investment insurance worldwide, and this year’s meeting drew nearly 300 participants. date2009-10-21

MKE Hosts Green Energy Exhibition

date2009-10-16

Minister Visits Robot Factory

date2009-10-06

Outgoing Minister Says Farewell

Dr. Lee Youn Ho, the 53rd Minister of Knowledge Economy, stepped down September 21. In his farewell speech, he thanked the MKE officials who had supported him during his tenure. date2009-09-23

New Minister Takes Helm of MKE

Dr. Choi Kyunghwan took office September 21 as the 54th Minister of Knowledge Economy. The incoming Minister promised to work tirelessly with other Ministry officials to overcome the recession and advance the Korean economy. date2009-09-23

Minister Discusses Cooperation with Kenyan Counterpart

Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho speaks with his Kenyan counterpart, Energy Minister Kiraitu Murungi (second from front, right-hand row), September 9 in Seoul. The two energy leaders met to discuss ways to increase economic and energy cooperation. date2009-09-14

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

Minister Greets Russian Official

Minister Greets Russian Official Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho shakes hands with H.E. Victor Ivanovich Ishaev, Plenipotentiary Presidential Representative to Russia’s Far Eastern Federal District, on August 28 in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. Their discussion focused on bilateral energy cooperation and the expansion of trade. date2009-08-31

Minister Greets German Ambassador to Korea

Minister Greets German Ambassador to Korea Minister of Knowledge Economy Lee Youn Ho meets with H.E. Dr. Norbert Baas, German Ambassador to Korea, on August 28 in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. Their discussion centered on bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade and investment. date2009-08-31