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Minister Visits Traditional Market

Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan lends a hand with cooking at a traditional market in Seoul on September 7. The Minister visited the market in the run-up to the Chuseok holiday to assess the cost of holiday items and find out what difficulties merchants may be experiencing. date2010-09-08

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

Newly Appointed Vice Minister Greets Nigerian Foreign Minister

Newly Appointed Vice Minister Greets Nigerian Foreign Minister Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Park Young June speaks with Nigerian Foreign Minister Henry Odein Ajumogobia on August 23 in Gwacheon. The discussion centered on the bilateral energy partnership. 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

Vice Minister Greets Kazakh Government Official

Vice Minister Greets Kazakh Government Official Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak meets with Kazakh Vice Minister of Industry and New Technology Duisenbai Nurbayevich Turganov (left) on August 12 in Gwacheon. The two government officials discussed the bilateral partnership, with particular emphasis on a joint project in the power industry. date2010-08-17

Vice Minister Welcomes Ecuadorian Minister

Vice Minister Welcomes Ecuadorian Minister Vice Minister for Trade and Energy Kim Young Hak greets Ecuadorian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Miguel Calahorrano on August 13 in Gwacheon. The discussion centered on partnerships in the eco-friendly wind and solar power sectors. date2010-08-17

New Vice Minister Takes Office

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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

Illinois Governor Greets Minister

Illinois Governor Greets Minister Minister of Knowledge Economy Choi Kyunghwan shakes hands with Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (center) on July 21 during a week-long visit to the United States. The two officials discussed the smart grid partnership between Korea and the State of Illinois. date2010-07-23