As part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, the ECCK signed a MoU for cooperation in CSR activities with Global Youth Fair (GYF) on July 21. Established in 2015, the GYF is a group consisting of professionals from various industries, provides international exchange programs for children in Korea. Through signing of this MoU, ECCK with …
In the morning of July 18, ‘RDA (Responsible Drinking Alliance)’ signed a MoU with BGF Retail, operator of Korea’s largest convenience store chain CU(씨유), at BGF Retail headquarter in Seoul. RDA is an alliance formed by the ECCK and global alcoholic beverage manufacturers, to promote a responsible drinking culture in Korea. The signing ceremony was …
KOTRA is accepting applications for the “2017 Foreign Company Day”, which is going to be held in November this year. The event aims to acknowledge and award outstanding foreign invested companies and institutions which have helped to develop the Korean economy. Applications will be accepted until the July 21. For detailed information (Korean only), please …
On July 4, the ECCK participated in a reception hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Korea at COEX Intercontinental Seoul. The event was held to celebrate successful conclusion of the business mission program ‘EU Gateway to Korea – Environment & Water Technologies’. EU Gateway Business Avenues is a business mission program …
The ECCK would like to extend congratulations to Mr James Kim for his new role as the Chairman and CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM). Mr Kim has served AMCHAM as a president since 2014, and decided to take on an expanded role with the Chamber as Chairman and CEO. He …
372 trade barriers in place around the world, 10% increase in 2016 European exporters reported a 10% increase in the number of trade barriers they encountered in 2016 alone. 372 such barriers were in place at the end of last year in over 50 trade destinations across the world. The 36 obstacles created in 2016 …