The definition of “wages” under Korean labor law goes far beyond base salary and directly affects overtime, severance, bonuses, and statutory benefits. Misclassification can lead to significant financial and legal risks for employers. This webinar will examine the legal framework and recent court interpretations of wages, while providing practical guidance to help HR leaders manage …
The ECCK is pleased to announce that, Ms. Ju Young PARK – Jennifer, Scientific Director of L’Oreal Korea has been elected as the new Chair of the ECCK Cosmetics Committee. She will serve a two-year term as the chair of the Cosmetics Committee effective from March 5, 2026. We would like to sincerely congratulate Ms. Park. Furthermore, …
In January 2025, the Republic of Korea became the first country in Asia to officially join the European Union’s research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, as an associated country. Many Korean researchers have already been confirmed to participate in Horizon project, and we look forward to even broader opportunities for cooperation in the future. This …
The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 on Thursday, February 26 at Conrad Seoul, bringing together around 40 members and stakeholders in Seoul, with an additional 10 participants joining from Busan at Grand Josun Busan via live streaming. The meeting opened with welcoming remarks by ECCK …
On February 26, ECCK Chairperson Philippe van Hoof attended the Roundtable with Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Korea, which was jointly held by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) Minister Kim Jung-Kwan and Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) Minister Kim Younghoon. Taking this opportunity, Chairperson Philippe mentioned that Korea’s overall regulatory predictability is …
Eurochambres, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, are working on the implementation of EU Business Hub – The Republic of Korea, an EU-funded programme that helps EU companies active in the green and low-carbon technologies, digital solutions, and healthcare and medical equipment sectors to enter the Korean market by organising a business …