Ministry of Trade Industry and Resources

OECD Report Publication Ceremony

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) attended an event marking the publication of a report on Korea’s contributions, held on the margins of the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, on June 3, 2026. The event was attended by Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and other OECD officials. In his congratulatory remarks, Minister Yeo introduced Korea’s digital trade infrastructure, including electronic customs clearance and AI-based risk management, and said Korea will contribute to OECD discussions on strengthening digital trade systems and interoperability. date2026-06-05

Opening Ceremony of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) in Paris, France, on June 3, 2026. The ceremony brought together trade ministers from OECD member countries, accession candidates, and key partners, including Finland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Korea participated in the 2026 MCM as a vice-chair country, with Minister Yeo serving as Korea’s chief delegate. date2026-06-05

Meeting with Poland’s Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Michał Baranowski, Poland’s Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, 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 Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, 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 the President of the Swiss Confederation

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, 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 the U.K. Minister for Trade

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Sir Chris Bryant, the United Kingdom’s Minister of State (Minister for Trade) at the Department for Business and Trade, on the margins of the 2026 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, France, on June 3, 2026. The two sides reviewed progress in Korea-U.K. FTA upgrade negotiations and discussed trade issues, including the United Kingdom’s moves to expand steel-related import restrictions, such as higher tariffs and anti-dumping investigations. Minister Yeo conveyed Korea’s concerns over these measures and asked for continued attention to ensuring fair and stable conditions for Korean companies. date2026-06-05

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