Ministry of Trade Industry and Resources

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

Retail Sales Figures for June

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Korea, Indonesia Discuss Trade and Investment

Korea, Indonesia Discuss Trade and Investment Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok greets Mr. Chatib Basri, Chairman of the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board, on July 4 at the Gwacheon Government Complex. Their discussion focused on economic, trade and investment ties between the two countries. date2012-07-16

MKE Releases Car Sales Figures for First Half of 2012

MKE Releases Car Sales Figures for First Half of 2012 The Ministry of Knowledge Economy has released its car sales figures for the first half of 2012. The nation’s car production figures rose 3.4 percent to 2,380,782 vehicles. Even amid global economic uncertainties, exports gained 10.4 percent to 1,700,364 vehicles. While outbound shipments to the United States and the European Union recorded a sharp increase, exports to the Latin American market contracted slightly. Meanwhile, high oil date2012-07-16

IT Trade Figures for First Half of 2012

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Parts and Materials Industry Trade Figures for First Half of 2012

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Korea, UAE Discuss Energy

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Vice Minister Attends APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting

Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Cho Seok (sixth from left, back row) stands with energy ministers from 20 APEC member countries on June 25 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The 10th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting focused on energy security and its role in achieving sustainable growth. date2012-07-06

Foreign Investment Figures for First Half of 2012

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