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Vice Minister Promotes Nuclear Energy for Green Growth

date2010-10-12

Korea, Malaysia Discuss Green Technology Partnership

Delegates representing Korea and Malaysia discuss bilateral cooperation on green technology at an initial working group meeting in Seoul on September 28. date2010-10-07

Minister Discusses Nuclear Cooperation With Argentinean Counterpart

Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan shakes hands with Argentinean Minister of Federal Planning, Public Investment and Services Julio de Vido on September 16 in Gwacheon, south of Seoul. The two Ministers had just signed an MOU establishing a nuclear partnership between the two countries. date2010-10-01

Minister Promotes Energy Conservation

Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan (center) poses with other dignitaries in Seoul on August 17 as part of an energy conservation campaign. Nearly 250 civic groups held various events to encourage the public to save energy—for example, by turning off the air conditioning for an hour. date2010-08-25

Minister Addresses Asian Energy Business Representatives

Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan addresses the Asian National Oil Company (NOC) CEO Forum on August 24 in Seoul. The event brought together nearly 200 business representatives and government officials from nine Asian countries that play important roles in the global energy sector. date2010-08-25

Minister Tours Construction Site for Radioactive Waste Repository

Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan (third from left) talks to a worker during a visit to a radioactive waste disposal facility construction site in Gyeongju on August 5. date2010-08-11

Minister Congratulates UAE Students on Completing Nuclear Internship Program

Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan (center, first row) is pictured with a group of UAE students at their graduation ceremony from a summer internship program in Korea. The aim of the program is to prepare students for careers in the field of nuclear energy. date2010-08-11

Korea, Illinois Celebrate Collaboration on Smart Grids

date2010-07-23

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

Minister, Australian Ambassador Discuss Energy and Resources

date2010-05-17