The ECCK is pleased to announce that Mr. Philippe Van Hoof, Country Manager at ING Korea, has been elected as the Chairperson of the ECCK Sustainability Committee. Mr. Van Hoof will serve a two-year term as the chairperson of the Sustainability Committee effective from June 14, 2022. We would like to welcome Mr. Van Hoof …
The ECCK on June 14, launched its Sustainability Committee – the number 21 of the ECCK Advocacy Committees. Sustainability has become more and more of an impactful activity area and the newly launched ECCK Sustainability Committee aims to work towards helping and supporting here in various ways. Beside sharing sessions, the ECCK also plans to …
On June 10, the ECCK Cosmetics Committee participated in the ‘Jump-up K-Cosmetic Workshop’ organized by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) to discuss about suggestions from cosmetic industries in Korea for improvement of regulations. During the workshop, the ECCK vice president Kim Bo Sun delivered a speech on ‘Global Cosmetic Regulation Trends and …
On June 2, the ECCK Tourism Committee, led by the Chairperson Peer Norsell, General Manager at Ananti Hilton Busan, paid a visit to Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in Wonju to discuss further collaboration. The delegation of 9 members – beside others – learned about various support initiatives about the MICE industry in Korea. As boosting …
Effective June 8, 2022, South Korean government is to lift its quarantine requirement for unvaccinated overseas arrivals. Foreign arrivals without vaccination will no longer be required to go through a 7-day quarantine. This updated measure will apply to the Korean national as well as foreigners visiting Korea. However, PCR tests or rapid antigen tests prior to …
When in the darkness thousands of lanterns flood the city of Seoul and with their magical light illuminate the world of uncertainty with Buddha’s wisdom. Impressive lanterns at the Yeon Deung Hoe Festival. Photo by Daniel Thomas Faller When many colorful lanterns decorate the streets and Korean temples in Seoul, one of the most impressive …