The Korean authority stated on Friday, January 20, that the indoor mask mandate will be lifted from Monday, January 30 with some conditions applied. Even with this update, it would still be required to wear a mask at medical institutions, pharmacies, facilities vulnerable to infection, and public transportation. Additionally, individuals at high risk of getting …
The ECCK is pleased to announce that Mr. Leandro Tonidandel, Country Manager Korea of Lufthansa Group, has been elected as the Chairperson of the ECCK Tourism Committee. Mr. Tonidandel will serve a two-year term as the chairperson of the Tourism Committee effective from January 19, 2023. We would like to welcome Mr. Tonidandel and look forward …
On January 16, ECCK President Christoph Heider attended the opening ceremony of the Estonian Business Hub Seoul and delivered a congratulatory remark commemorating the opening of the world’s first Estonian Business Hub. “The opening of the Estonian Embassy and the arrival of H.E. Sten Schwede as the first Estonian ambassador were important steps towards more …
On January 16, the Business Confidence Survey 2022/23 has been sent out to the senior executives of European companies in Korea. The purpose of the survey is to monitor European companies’ successes and challenges over the past year as well as its expectations for 2023. The survey is a highly important tool for the Chamber as …
Happy New Year 2023! Hope you had great holidays and came back fully refreshed. I, on behalf of the ECCK, would like to wish you all a happy and prosperous new year! The ECCK had a record year in all respects in 2022. I am sure you still remember that we celebrated our 10th anniversary …
<South Korea to Mandate PCR Testing for Travelers from China> Starting today (January 2, 2023), it would be required for arrivals from China to go through a COVID-19 PCR Test within a day of their arrival. Additionally, the following measures will take place: Prior to entry Issue of short-term visas for Chinese nationals will be …