South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has launched an emergency response, reviewing oil and gas supply risks after the U.S. strike on Israel, with tankers set to transit the Strait of Hormuz and sufficient reserves in place to manage potential disruptions.
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[Iran Strike] Some Oil Tankers Plan Passage Through Strait of Hormuz—Ministry of Trade Conducts Emergency Review
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has launched an emergency response, reviewing oil and gas supply risks after the U.S. strike on Israel, with tankers set to transit the Strait of Hormuz and sufficient reserves in place to manage potential disruptions.
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to Inject KRW 320 Billion This Year to Secure Super-Gap Shipbuilding Technologies
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy will invest KRW 320 billion ($240 million) in 2026—a 23% increase—to boost super-gap shipbuilding technologies, focusing on eco-friendly vessels, AI, and support for SMEs.
South Korea's industry minister said export conditions to the US will largely remain stable despite the US Supreme Court's ruling against retaliatory tariffs, as Seoul prepares comprehensive measures to protect national and corporate interests.
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January Auto Exports Surge 21.7% Year-on-Year—Eco-Friendly Vehicles Hit All-Time High
South Korea’s auto exports jumped 21.7% year-on-year in January to $6.07 billion, driven by record-high eco-friendly vehicle shipments and strong demand in North America and Europe.
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has launched a committee to implement the Korea-US Strategic Investment MOU, aiming to ensure seamless execution of bilateral agreements and reduce trade uncertainties for Korean firms amid ongoing tariff concerns.
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Emphasis on Implementation of Korea-US Agreement—Ministry of Trade Launches Strategic Investment MOU Implementation Committee
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has launched a committee to implement the Korea-US Strategic Investment MOU, aiming to ensure seamless execution of bilateral agreements and reduce trade uncertainties for Korean firms amid ongoing tariff concerns.
South Korea unveils a comprehensive strategy to secure rare earth supply chains vital for semiconductors and electric vehicles, boosting resource diplomacy, public-private cooperation, and domestic production to strengthen national competitiveness and industrial security.
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Industry Minister Says 'National Competitiveness Hinges on Industrial Resource Security—Ensuring Robust Rare Earth Supply Chain Management'
South Korea unveils a comprehensive strategy to secure rare earth supply chains vital for semiconductors and electric vehicles, boosting resource diplomacy, public-private cooperation, and domestic production to strengthen national competitiveness and industrial security.
Unwavering 'Semiconductor Power' Continues Into New Year—January Exports Hit Record $65.9 Billion, Up 34% (Comprehensive Report 2)
South Korea’s exports soared 34% year-on-year in January to a record $65.9 billion, led by semiconductors and autos, with the trade surplus hitting an all-time January high.
Online Sales Account for 59% of South Korea's Retail Sector in 2025—Offline-Online Polarization Deepens
Online sales accounted for 59% of South Korea's retail sector in 2025, with the gap between online and offline channels widening as online sales surged 11.8% while offline growth stagnated.
South Korea's government and chemical industry have pledged to accelerate business restructuring in 2026, aiming for concrete results and enhanced competitiveness, with new support measures for SMEs and regional economies amid ongoing global oversupply challenges.
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Government and Chemical Industry Vow to Deliver Results on Business Restructuring—Chemical Industry New Year Gathering
South Korea's government and chemical industry have pledged to accelerate business restructuring in 2026, aiming for concrete results and enhanced competitiveness, with new support measures for SMEs and regional economies amid ongoing global oversupply challenges.
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