On 11 August, the ECCK attended the 2025 APEC Healthy Women, Healthy Economies (HWHE) Research Prize Reception, held at the Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel. Since 2014, the APEC HWHE initiative—supported by three APEC working groups and the healthcare business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany—has promoted women’s health as a foundation for economic participation, launching the …
On August 11, the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) hosted a closed-door roundtable on the theme of “Low Birth Rate Policies in East Asia” at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Incheon. The event was held with the support of the Presidential Committee on Ageing Society and Population Policy. This roundtable was organized as part …
On August 1, the Swiss-Korean Business Council (SKBC) held its annual Swiss National Day celebration at La Suisse Restaurant, bringing together over 60 guests from the Swiss business community and friends of Switzerland in Korea. ECCK President Stefan Ernst was among the distinguished guests in attendance, highlighting the continued spirit of collaboration among European business …
On July 28, ECCK Chairperson Philippe van Hoof, President Stefan Ernst, Vice President Bo Sun Kim had a lunch meeting with Foreign Investment Ombudsman Kim Doo-Sik and his team. President Stefan gave update on ECCK White Paper 2025: White Paper to be published in early September / Press conference scheduled for September 25 at the …
On Friday, July 25, the ECCK Busan Chapter successfully hosted its Summer Network Night at Suden Gwangan, celebrating the vibrant summer season with members and friends. Around 20 participants joined the event, enjoying a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where professionals from various industries came together to share insights, engage in meaningful conversations, and build valuable …
Restriction on Ambiguous Expansion of Employer Definition under Trade Union Act (Proviso to Article 2, Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act) The proposed amendment to Article 2 of the Trade Union Act adds a proviso stating that “In this case, even if a person is not a party to an employment contract, a person …