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S. Korea to seek removal from US list of 'sensitive' countries: Industry minister
Seoul, March 20: South Korea will work to seek removal from the US Department of Energy's (DOE) list of "sensitive" countries and expand bilateral energy cooperation, Seoul's industry minister said on Thursday.
S. Korean industry minister likely to visit US later this week
Seoul, March 17: South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun is expected to visit the United States later this week to deal with Washington's designation of South Korea as a "sensitive" country, government sources here said on Monday.
South Korea adopts new measures to bolster stable supply of energy
Seoul, March 14: South Korea has adopted new measures to bolster its capabilities for the stable supply of energy amid climate change and higher demand for electricity and thermal energy, the industry ministry said on Friday.
S. Korea to devise response measures to US tariffs on steel this month
Seoul, March 13: Seoul will come up with a response strategy before the end of this month to deal with the United States' 25 per cent tariff on all steel imports and protect the Korean steel industry, the industry minister said on Thursday.
South Korea shifts to emergency response system as US steel tariffs take effect
S: eoul, March 12 (IANS The South Korean government will go into a full emergency response mode as the U.S. tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports went into effect on Wednesday, Seoul's industry ministry said, amid efforts to minimise the impact of new U.S. duties on local industries.
S. Korea calls for exemption of semiconductor workers from 52-hour work week
Seoul, March 11: Industry and labour ministers on Tuesday called for an exemption of researchers in the semiconductor industry from South Korea's 52-hour workweek system that prevents them from working extended hours even when needed.
South Korea to launch consultative bodies with US for tariff negotiations
Seoul, March 4: South Korea and the United States have agreed to launch working-level consultative bodies on promoting bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding and energy industries, as well as for discussions on Washington's new tariff scheme, Seoul's industry minister said on Tuesday.
Industry minister asks US to exclude South Korea from new tariff scheme
Seoul, March 1: South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun has filed a request with the U.S. government to exclude South Korea from its new tariff plans while discussing expanding bilateral cooperation in various fields, Ahn's office said on Saturday.
South Korea bats for 'constructive alternative amid Trump tariff concerns
Washington, Feb 27: South Korea's industry minister expressed confidence that Seoul and Washington will be able to find a "constructive" and "win-win" alternative, as the Donald Trump administration is working to impose "reciprocal" tariffs on US imports to match what other countries slap on American goods.
South Korea to highlight shipbuilding, energy cooperation in tariff negotiations with US
Seoul, Feb 26: South Korea will stress the importance of bilateral cooperation in various industries, such as energy and shipbuilding, in negotiations with the United States on its new tariff plans, industry minister said on Wednesday.
Trade tariffs: South Korean Industry minister to visit US this week
Seoul, Feb 23: South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun will pay a visit to the United States as early as this week for discussions on new U.S. import tariff plans, a government official said on Sunday.
Firms in 10 major manufacturing sectors to invest $81.8 billion in 2025
Seoul, Feb 12: South Korean companies in 10 key manufacturing sectors, including the semiconductor industry, plan to invest a combined 119 trillion won ($81.8 billion) this year to foster sustainable growth, the industry ministry here said on Wednesday.
Electric energy conference kicks off in Seoul to showcase advanced tech
Seoul, Feb 12: A conference on electric energy kicked off in Seoul on Wednesday to showcase cutting-edge electric power technologies of local and foreign companies, the industry ministry said.
AI boom to help tackle industrial challenges, low births: South Korea
Seoul, Jan 22: South Korea’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun on Wednesday said artificial intelligence (AI) presents the country with an opportunity to address lingering challenges, including low birth rates, noting the government will roll out a set of projects to foster the segment.