European Summertime began on March 28. Please be sure to advance all your European clocks by one hour.
On March 27, Secretary General of ECCK paid a courtesy call to Vice Minister from Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) on the topic of Partnership Development in Sejong City. The meeting was to update both organizations on focused issues and projects of 2015. The outcome was to hold regular working group meetings between ECCK …
The new issue of ECCK Connect (Vol.7) has been uploaded (see publications). The issue covers European Research & Innovation Program as its cover story, a special interview with ARA Korea CEO Anthony Kang, and Busan consumers’ perception of counterfeit products. The print issue will also be delivered to members.
The ECCK is pleased to announce that Lars Borup Jacobsen has been appointed to the ECCK Advisory Board to represent Denmark. Mr Jacobsen is currently serving as Director in the Korean subsidiary of the Danish pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk. We look forward to Mr Jacobsen’s participation and input as a part of the ECCK Advisory …
President Darbes appointed as Invest Busan Committee member The ECCK is pleased to announce President Jean-Christophe DarbesÛª appointment as a member of the Invest Busan Committee. On March 10, Byung-soo Suh, the Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City, offered a position for the new ECCK president. The ECCK and Busan City have been closely cooperating to promote foreign business …
The ECCK welcomes a new staff member. On March 2, Hwonnarae Sophie Ha joined the ECCK Busan Chapter as a researcher. Hwonnarae has experience as a middle school English teacher, including event management and coordination of the foreign teachers. This year, she will be completing her Master’s degree in international trade dispute settlement. Hwonnarae will …