Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources

Minister JK (Jung-Kwan) Kim of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) visited four companies on April 13, 2026, to inspect production and supply conditions for essential petrochemical products directly tied to public health, daily necessities, and key industries. T...

Apr 14,2026

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

 The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF; Minister Hwang Jong-woo) announced that it would be recruiting companies to participate in the K-Eco-Friendly and Safety Equipment Export Support program to enhance the global competitiveness of domestically produced ship components fr...

Apr 13,2026

Korea Media and Communications Commission

GOOGLE BRIEFS KOREAN GOVERNMENT ON APP SERVICE FEE CUTSGoogle executives meet with the KMCC to outline the purpose and key details of the new service fee structureGoogle executives explained to the Korean government the intent and key details of the company’s plan to lower servic...

Apr 13,2026

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST) will host a wide range of cultural programs at libraries nationwide from April 10 (Friday) to 23 (Thursday) under the theme “Small Openings in Libraries, Big Openings to the World,” in celebration of the ...

Apr 13,2026

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources

With trade uncertainty rising at home and abroad and the need to diversify export markets growing, Korea will hold the third round of formal negotiations in Seoul from April 12 to 17, 2026, on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Bangladesh, the world’s eigh...

Apr 13,2026

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources

The 14th Round of Subsequent Negotiations on Services and Investment under the Korea–China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is underway in Seoul from April 6 to 10, 2026. Around 40 officials from both sides are taking part, with the Korean delegation led by Kwon Hye-jin, Deputy Ministe...

Apr 13,2026

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, MCST), together with the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (KPIPA), will participate in the 63rd Bologna Children’s Book Fair, to be held from April 13 (Monday) to 16 (Thursday) at BolognaFiere in ...

Apr 13,2026

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On April 10, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun visited the Korea Petroleum Association (KPA) to hold a meeting with representatives of major domestic oil refining companies. The meeting was organized to hear first hand accounts of challenges faced by the industry due to disru...

Apr 13,2026

Korea AeroSpace Administration

- Strengthening Communication with the Vice Chairperson and Private Sector Members as the Secretariat of the Council The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA, Administrator Taeseog Oh) held a consultative meeting with private sector members of the National Space Council (NSC...

Apr 13,2026

Korea AeroSpace Administration

- KASA and DAPA Sign MOU for the Advancement of Civil-Military Aerospace Programs- Cooperation in Launch Site Development, Launch Vehicle Acquisition, LEO Satellite Communications, and Advanced Aero-Engine DevelopmentThe Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA, Administrator Taeseog...

Apr 13,2026