Ministry of Trade Industry and Resources

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

Meeting with Member of the European Parliament Anna Cavazzini

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Member of the European Parliament Anna Cavazzini at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, on June 1, 2026. The two sides discussed major trade issues, including EU steel tariff-rate quotas (TRQs).  date2026-06-05

Meeting with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security

Minister for Trade Yeo Han-koo of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) met with Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on June 1, 2026. The two sides discussed major trade issues, including EU steel tariff-rate quotas (TRQs). Minister Yeo conveyed Korea’s concerns over the EU steel measure and requested sufficient market access for Korean steel, noting its role in supporting stable supply chains in EU manufacturing. date2026-06-05

Korea–Canada Advanced Industry Cooperation Business Roundtable

MOTIR Vice Minister Moon Shin-hak attended the Korea–Canada Advanced Industry Cooperation Business Roundtable in Toronto, Canada, on June 1, 2026.  The event was organized by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and brought together Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff to the President and the President’s special envoy for strategic economic cooperation; Lee Yong-cheol, Minister of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA); Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines; and approximately 50 business leaders from major Korean and Canadian defense, space, and hydrogen companies. “By combining Canada’s abundant resources and advanced technologies with Korea’s world-class manufacturing capabilities, the two countries can lead global markets in advanced industries,” Special Envoy Kang said. “Industrial cooperation between Korea and Canada should go beyond simple buying and supplying and develop into a broader ecosystem that connects technology, security, and talent.” date2026-06-02

Video Meeting with Chairman of Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones

On June 1, 2026, Minister JK (Jung-Kwan) Kim of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) held a video meeting with H.E. Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) of Oman, from his office at the Government Complex Seoul. The two sides discussed key areas of Korea–Oman economic cooperation, including stable resource supplies, Korean companies’ participation in plant projects, and ways to facilitate logistics flows. Minister Kim said Oman is an important partner in the Middle East, given its location outside the Strait of Hormuz and abundant energy resources, and that Korea will work with Oman to expand cooperation in resource security, plant projects, and logistics. date2026-06-02