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 …
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The ECCK would like to congratulate and warmly welcome Lucinda Walker, Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) as new member of the ECCK Advisory Board. We look forward to her contribution to the ECCK!
The ECCK is pleased to announce that Ms. Younhee Kim, General Manager at Galderma Korea, has been appointed as the new Vice Chairperson of the ECCK Board of Directors. Also, we’d like to welcome Mr. Johan Vandromme, Senior Advisor at Kim&Chang as the new Trustee of the ECCK Board of Directors. The ECCK looks forward …