- Registration date2026-10-23
Bae Jun-hyoung, Director General for International Trade Relations at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR, Minister JK Kim), attended the 22nd Korea–Japan (Hokuriku) Economic Exchange Conference in Daegu on October 23, 2026. Around 150 participants attended, representing central and local governments, business associations, companies, and research institutions, including MOTIR and the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry under Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Participants discussed expanding cooperation in future industries, including advanced materials, AI, and robotics, building on the manufacturing capabilities developed by regional industries in both countries.
In his congratulatory remarks, Director General Bae emphasized the importance of cooperation between local governments and regional businesses to the broader, long-term development of Korea–Japan economic cooperation. He pledged support to ensure that the conference brings together the strengths of regional industries in both countries and creates new growth opportunities in future industries.