According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), changes will apply to the current diagnostic test system and quarantine periods. With Omicron variant rising to dominance nationwide, the Korean government seeks for phased modification of the system starting January 26, 2022. PCR Testing The limited PCR testing system will first take into effect …
On January 19, 2022, ECCK Chairperson Dirk Lukat and President Christoph Heider paid a courtesy visit to KEF (Korea Enterprises Federation) / CJ Group Chairman, Sohn Kyung Shik. The three shared the opinions about the COVID-19 pandemic impacts on businesses and future economic changes (especially related with labor issues) expected from the presidential election which …
One of major ECCK activities is to publish the ECCK white paper since 2015, which contains recommendations of European companies regarding the Korean business environment. In 2021 only, the chamber shared 114 recommendations and regulatory issues across 16 industries, including automotive, beer, wine & spirits (BWS), chemical, intellectual property rights, food, healthcare, etc. Throughout the year, a …
Update on Implementation of Vaccine Pass Program Effective January 18, 2022, the Korean government has announced its plan to suspend implementation of Vaccine Pass Program at 6 multiuse facilities such as clam schools, cinemas, museums, libraries, department stores, and retail shops across the nation. This measure is to be taken effect in response to the …
On January 17, the Business Confidence Survey 2021 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 2022. The survey is a highly important tool for the Chamber as …
The ECCK is happy to announce that it has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Formula E Korea on January 13. ECCK Chairperson Dirk Lukat along with ECCK President Christoph Heider and representatives from European automotive industry, met with Formula E Chairman Moon Jae Sik and CEO Jeong Joo Won to sign the mutual …