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All European Network Night 2025 Successfully Held
On May 15, the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) successfully hosted the All European Network Night (AENN) once again. The Waterfall Garden at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, graced by a refreshing spring breeze, was filled with over 200 guests, including representatives from European embassies, chambers of commerce, and various Korean and European companies and institutions.
Held annually, AENN is designed to foster friendship and connection among the European community in Korea. Open to ECCK members, partners, and even non-member companies, the event serves as a key networking platform. This year’s program was smoothly conducted by Andrew Millard, Head of ECCK Busan, in both Korean and English.
In his opening remarks, ECCK Chairperson Philippe Van Hoof described the evening as a celebration of “harmony” in the name of Europe, extending his sincere gratitude to all participants for their continued support.
The event was co-hosted by 13 prominent European business organizations in Korea, including: The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Belgian Korean Business Forum, Dutch Business Council Korea, Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Finland Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Korea, French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Korean Danish Business Association Korea, Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry,, Norwegian Business Association Korea, Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Swiss-Korean Business Council.
Also in attendance were delegates from the Delegation of the European Union to Korea and various embassies, as well as Bucheon Mayor Yong-Ik Cho, who introduced a new commercial development in Bucheon and met with European business representatives.
Guests enjoyed a lively garden buffet and refreshments, with beer and wine kindly sponsored by ECCK member companies Heineken Korea and Pernod Ricard Korea. The atmosphere reached a high point with a powerful performance by flamenco artist Lola Jang, the first Korean to hold a Spanish flamenco diploma.
Special thanks go to our sponsors—Boehringer Ingelheim, Mercedes-Benz Korea, and Expand K—who helped make this event possible. A Best Dressed prize was awarded to the attendee who best captured the evening’s dress code, “White with a Silver Touch,” with a bottle of Zaspero wine as a gift.
The excitement continued with a lucky draw, featuring generous prizes sponsored by Synovvem, IKEA, Galderma, LEGO, L’Oréal, IT-Concept, Lotte Hotel & Resort, Park Roche, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, and Grand Hyatt. Door gifts sponsored by Galderma and IKEA were also handed out to all departing guests.
In his closing remarks, ECCK President Stefan Ernst expressed his sincere gratitude to all attendees and sponsors and encouraged participation in the upcoming All European Network Night Busan, scheduled for May 22 at Signiel Busan.
Once again, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this memorable evening. ECCK will continue to host themed networking events throughout the year. Stay tuned to our calendar!
All European Network Night 2025 Successfully Held
On May 15, the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) successfully hosted the All European Network Night (AENN) once again. The Waterfall Garden at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, graced by a refreshing spring breeze, was filled with over 200 guests, including representatives from European embassies, chambers of commerce, and various Korean and European companies and institutions.
Held annually, AENN is designed to foster friendship and connection among the European community in Korea. Open to ECCK members, partners, and even non-member companies, the event serves as a key networking platform. This year’s program was smoothly conducted by Andrew Millard, Head of ECCK Busan, in both Korean and English.
In his opening remarks, ECCK Chairperson Philippe Van Hoof described the evening as a celebration of “harmony” in the name of Europe, extending his sincere gratitude to all participants for their continued support.
The event was co-hosted by 13 prominent European business organizations in Korea, including: The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Belgian Korean Business Forum, Dutch Business Council Korea, Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Finland Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Korea, French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Korean Danish Business Association Korea, Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry,, Norwegian Business Association Korea, Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Korea, Swiss-Korean Business Council.
Also in attendance were delegates from the Delegation of the European Union to Korea and various embassies, as well as Bucheon Mayor Yong-Ik Cho, who introduced a new commercial development in Bucheon and met with European business representatives.
Guests enjoyed a lively garden buffet and refreshments, with beer and wine kindly sponsored by ECCK member companies Heineken Korea and Pernod Ricard Korea. The atmosphere reached a high point with a powerful performance by flamenco artist Lola Jang, the first Korean to hold a Spanish flamenco diploma.
Special thanks go to our sponsors—Boehringer Ingelheim, Mercedes-Benz Korea, and Expand K—who helped make this event possible. A Best Dressed prize was awarded to the attendee who best captured the evening’s dress code, “White with a Silver Touch,” with a bottle of Zaspero wine as a gift.
The excitement continued with a lucky draw, featuring generous prizes sponsored by Synovvem, IKEA, Galderma, LEGO, L’Oréal, IT-Concept, Lotte Hotel & Resort, Park Roche, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, and Grand Hyatt. Door gifts sponsored by Galderma and IKEA were also handed out to all departing guests.
In his closing remarks, ECCK President Stefan Ernst expressed his sincere gratitude to all attendees and sponsors and encouraged participation in the upcoming All European Network Night Busan, scheduled for May 22 at Signiel Busan.
You can find more moments from the evening on Flickr: https://lnkd.in/gbqqpWG8
Once again, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this memorable evening. ECCK will continue to host themed networking events throughout the year. Stay tuned to our calendar!