On December 9, ECCK Chairperson Dirk Lukat was recognized as an honorary citizen of Seoul. At the 2022 Seoul Honorary Citizenship Ceremony, in recognition of his leadership and contribution to attracting foreign investment and stimulating business exchanges, Chairperson Lukat became an honorary citizen together with 17 foreign residents that have contributed greatly to the city. …
The ECCK send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims of the tragedy that happened in Itaewon last October. Foreign residents, including expats, have been emotionally attached to Itaewon in diverse ways as it is somewhat an emotional home or a place to enjoy their culture, food and life, and we …
(Courtesy: Gyeonggi Province) On December 2, ECCK President Christoph Heider met with Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon together with representatives from European and North American Chambers. The meeting was held to discuss partnership between the parties to create a business-friendly investment environment in Gyeonggi-do and provide employment opportunities for young people through cooperation with foreign …
On the morning of December 1, the ECCK held a breakfast meeting with the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) Chairperson Han Ki Jeong at Grand Hyatt Seoul with representatives from ECCK members in attendance. The meeting was held to provide an opportunity for participants to carry out constructive discussions on the review of the direction …
On November 28, European Union and the Republic of Korea launched a new Digital Partnership. This partnership between the two nations is expected to boost cooperation and partnership between parties in the digital area. To read the full text of the Digital Partnership: CLICK HERE
On November 29, the ECCK held a CFO Forum under the topic of ‘Consideration of the recent announcements related to the mitigating measures of accounting and auditing responsibilities for the small & medium sized (non-listed) companies.’ The session was led by Jae Ho Hwang, Audit Partner of Deloitte Anjin LLC, where he provided updates on …