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Trading companies regain strategic importance

As geopolitical risks reshape global supply chains, Korea's trading houses are reemerging as vital players in resource security and industrial resilience.

2026.7.23

Attendees pose for a group photo at the Critical Minerals Roundtable held at the Export-Import Bank of Korea's headquarters in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul, on April 27. [THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA]

Eximbank, officials from 11 embassies strategize on critical mineral supply chains

Officials from 11 embassies gathered at the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) on Monday for the Critical Minerals Roundtable to strategize on ways to secure the supply chains of critical minerals amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

2026.4.28

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Supply chains are truly being weaponized

Today, the scope of national security is broader than ever.

2023.7.16

[Column] Key minerals acquisition holds the key

The future industry and the country’s future depend on the capability to secure key minerals.

2023.4.5

[Column] Economy stuck in a perfect storm

While upholding fiscal integrity, aid to the vulnerable class and investment for future growth must continue.

2023.2.1

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez speaks to Korea's Second Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-moon during the 6th annual Senior Economic Dialogue at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul Friday [JUNG YEON-JE/AP]

U.S. calls Korea 'essential partner' in semiconductor supply chain

Jose Fernandez, the U.S. under secretary for economic growth, energy and the environment emphasized Korea’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain in a meeting with his counterparts in Seoul on Friday. “The semiconductor shortages that...

2021.12.17

From left, Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison, first lady Jennifer Morrison, President Moon Jae-in and first lady Kim Jung-sook, pose for a selfie after their state dinner in Sydney Tuesday. Moon later shared the photo on his Facebook account Wednesday, wrapping up his four-day state trip to Australia. [FACEBOOK]

Moon wraps up Australia trip after signing deals on defense, supply chains

President Moon Jae-in wrapped up a four-day state visit to Australia Wednesday, sealing deals on defense, space and carbon neutral technology cooperation and securing stable critical minerals supply chains.

2021.12.15

'Made in Korea' becomes a must as supply chains collapse

As the coronavirus pandemic hit the global economy and manufacturing hubs like China went into lockdown, the extent to which Korea relies on foreign suppliers very quickly became clear...

2020.9.29