On January 29, the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) hosted its first HR & Compliance Forum of the year, focusing on critical shifts in Korea’s labour law landscape. The session focused on the practical implications of the “Yellow Envelope Act,” which is set to take effect on 10 March 2026, and attracted strong …
On January 15, 2026, the ECCK Fashion & Retail Committee held an informal policy dialogue with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) at Seoul Square. The meeting served as a platform to exchange views on the EU’s sustainability-related regulations, including the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Digital Product Passport (DPP). …
On December 9, the ECCK Food Committee and ECCK Kitchen & Home Appliances Committee invited representatives from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) On-site Inspection Division. This division is responsible for ensuring food safety prior to import by overseeing the safety management of foreign food facilities in countries that export food to Korea. …
On November 26, the ECCK CFO Forum was held where participants were able to gain insight under the theme of ‘2026 Macro Outlook & Update on FX regulation’. Juliana Lee, Chief Economist at Deutsche Bank for Asia, recently offered valuable insights into current global macroeconomic trends and the impact of the AI investment boom in …
On November 28, the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK)’s Family Friendly Future Forum (FFFF) marks its first anniversary this month, presenting the progress made over the past year and announcing its 2026 implementation plan. The roadmap is based on insights gathered from Forum activities, including an assessment of workplace family-friendly policies, companies’ …
On 27 November, the ECCK held a Roundtable Meeting with Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo at the Lotte Hotel. The discussion was joined by ECCK Chairperson Philippe van Hoof, President Stefan Ernst, Vice President Bo Sun Kim, Merck’s Christoph Hamann (Healthcare Committee), Moët Hennessy’s James Paton (Beer, Wine & Spirits Committee), Mercedes-Benz Korea’s Andrew Hongjoong Kim …