Ministry of Trade Industry and Resources

Meeting with the U.S. Trade Representative

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the margins of the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, on June 3, 2026. The two sides discussed a broad range of bilateral trade issues, including the results of Section 301 investigations under the Trade Act of 1974. Minister Yeo also reviewed progress in implementing commitments in the Korea-U.S. leaders’ Joint Fact Sheet. date2026-06-05

Meeting with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Ville Tavio, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, on the margins of the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, on June 3, 2026. The two sides discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation in advanced industries, including critical mineral supply chain stability and quantum computing. date2026-06-05

Meeting with OECD Secretary-General

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), on the margins of the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, on June 3, 2026. The two sides discussed the 30th anniversary of Korea’s accession to the OECD, Korea’s participation as a vice-chair country at the 2026 MCM, and ways to expand cooperation between MOTIR and the OECD. Minister Yeo said Korea will continue to contribute to OECD discussions and research on major trade issues, based on reliable data and objective analysis. date2026-06-05

Meeting with Greece’s Minister of Economy and Finance

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greece’s Minister of Economy and Finance, on the margins of the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, on June 3, 2026. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral economic, trade, and industrial cooperation. date2026-06-05

Meeting with Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Pablo Quirno Magrane, Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, on the margins of the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, on June 3, 2026. The two sides discussed ways to pursue a trade agreement to upgrade bilateral trade and investment relations. They also agreed to step up follow-up working-level consultations. date2026-06-05

Meeting with Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the margins of the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, on June 3, 2026. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and industrial cooperation, including supply chain resilience and cooperation in key industries. date2026-06-05

Meeting with France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Nicolas Forissier, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, on the margins of the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, on June 3, 2026. The two sides discussed major trade issues, including EV subsidies. Minister Yeo asked France to ensure fair treatment for Korean companies and maintain a stable trade environment. date2026-06-05

Meeting with Member of the European Parliament Hanna Gedin

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Member of the European Parliament Hanna Gedin at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, on June 2, 2026. The two sides discussed major trade issues, including EU steel tariff-rate quotas (TRQs). date2026-06-05

Meeting with Member of the European Parliament Lina Gálvez

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Member of the European Parliament Lina Gálvez at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, on June 2, 2026. The two sides discussed major trade issues, including EU steel tariff-rate quotas (TRQs).  date2026-06-05

Meeting with Member of the European Parliament Danuše Nerudová

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Member of the European Parliament Danuše Nerudová at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, on June 2, 2026. The two sides discussed major trade issues, including EU steel tariff-rate quotas (TRQs).  date2026-06-05