The Republic of Korea and Europe have been strategic partners in research and innovation for a long time, achieving many collaborative research and personnel exchange results through the EU’s research innovation program, ‘Horizon Europe’. In order to foster even closer and more progressive cooperation, both sides are currently negotiating Korea’s accession as an associate member …
Happy and Joyful Seollal! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Seollal, filled with joy and prosperity. May the new year bring great blessings and opportunities, and may you embark on an exciting journey in the Year of the Dragon. The ECCK office will be closed for the Seollal (Lunar New Year) holidays from February …
On February 2nd, the ECCK successfully hosted the ECCK Busan New Year Network Night. Around 35 people including President Stefan Ernst and board member Robert Bowell from various business gathered to enjoy networking. Taking this opportunity, we would like to thank Gorilla’s Gwangali branch, Sky Luge and Haps for donating the gifts for the draw. …
The ECCK is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Mathias Vaitl as the new Vice Chairperson of the ECCK Board of Directors. Mr. Mathias Vaitl has been appointed as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea from September 1, 2023. Mr. Vaitl graduated with Diploma (FH) in Business Administration from Nuertingen-Geislingen University (HfWU) specializing in …
ECCK held a luncheon meeting with EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan, responsible for Financial Stability, Financial Services, and the Capital Markets Union at the European Commission. This exclusive luncheon took place at the Four Seasons Hotel on February 1st and wide range of topics including finance, logistics, energy, electronics, semiconductors, etc. were vigorously discussed. The …
On January 22, the Business Confidence Survey 2023/24 was dispatched to senior executives of European companies in Korea. The survey serves the purpose of assessing the successes and challenges encountered by European companies over the past year, along with their expectations for 2024. It holds significant importance for the Chamber as it will be instrumental …