Ministry of Knowledge Economy

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Ministry of Knowledge Economy
Hangul 지식경제부 Hanja 知識經濟部 Revised Romanization Jisikgyeonjebu

The Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE) is a branch of the South Korean government. It is concerned with regulating economic policy, especially with regards to the industrial and energy sectors. The ministry also works to encourage foreign investment in Korea. The headquarters are located in the national government complex in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi province. The current Minister is Lee Eun-ho.

The ministry began in 1948 as the Ministry of Commerce in the First Republic. It received its current name in 1993 when it was merged with the Ministry of Energy (established in 1977).

[edit] See also

• Government of South Korea
• List of government agencies of South Korea
• Economy of South Korea

[edit] External links

• Official English page

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