The industry ministers of South Korea and China held talks on Wednesday, March 16, 2026, marking the first such meeting in four years. South Korea's Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ahn Duk-geun, met with his Chinese counterpart, Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong, in Seoul.
The discussions focused on stabilizing industrial supply chains and enhancing cooperation in emerging sectors. Both sides agreed to strengthen dialogue and collaboration on critical minerals and advanced technologies, according to statements from the South Korean ministry.
The meeting comes amid ongoing efforts to manage economic relations and navigate geopolitical uncertainties affecting global trade. The ministers also discussed ways to facilitate smoother trade and investment flows between the two nations.
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