Since 2021, the ECCK has set Sustainability as a key focus area and, in July 2022, the chamber launched the ECCK Sustainability Award 2022. Our aim is to acknowledge efforts made by European and Korean companies towards creating a better sustainable future and would like to encourage and motivate other companies to follow suit. Today, …
Effective today, July 25, it is required for overseas travelers entering Korea to take PCR tests on the day of arrival (DAY 1). In addition, strict regulations and rules will be implemented to nursing homes, psychiatric institutions, etc. PCR requirements were eased to be taken within three days of arrival (DAY 3) in June but …
On the morning of July 21, the ECCK hosted an information session with Ramon Pacheco Pardo based on the theme of ‘Shrimp to Whale: How South Korea Became Rich and Cool’ at Lotte Hotel Seoul. During the session, Dr. Pacheco Pardo, Professor of International Relations at King’s College London and the KF-VUB Korea Chair at …
It is with great pleasure we would like to introduce you to Unseen Korea, a CSR Project launched by the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK). In collaboration with ECCK’s 7 CSR partner organizations, the project showcases a series of interviews shedding light on of those who are in need around us. Video #3 …
On July 19, ECCK Vice Chairperson Younhee Kim participated in ‘The 25th Industry Development Forum’ organized by Korea Industry Associated Forum and Korea Automotive Industry Alliance to discuss about the domestic labor environment from the perspective of corporate competitiveness. During the panel discussion, Vice Chairperson Kim talked about the direction of labor market reform focusing …
A letter to President Yoon contributed by the ECCK President Christoph Heider has been published in The Korea Times in July 12. In the letter, president Heider talks about the issues related to the Korean business environment and what is needed for Korea to become a real global leader. Link to the article: [The Korea Times] …