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Commerce minister to address AMCHAM

By Korea Herald

Published : Jan. 29, 2012 - 19:50

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Knowledge Economy Minister Hong Suk-woo will speak about the Korean economy at a luncheon meeting organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea on Jan. 31.

After his speech, Hong will field questions from participants in the event that will take place at the Grand Hyatt hotel from noon to 2 p.m.

The networking event, which is also open to the press, is 72,000 won for members and 92,000 won for nonmembers at the door. A 10,000 won discount applies to guests who register before noon on Jan. 30.

A career public servant, Hong has held a variety of posts in different arms of the government including the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy ― the predecessor to the Ministry of Knowledge Economy. Before being named the knowledge minister, he served as president and CEO of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency.

For more information, visit www.amchamkorea.org or call (02) 6201-2200.

(yoav@heraldcorp.com)