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ECCK Chairperson Attends IGE Breakfast Forum on Global Macro Outlook for 2026
The Chairperson of the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK), Philippe van Hoof, attended a breakfast forum hosted by the Institute for Global Economics (IGE) on 21 January 2026 at the Korea Press Center.
The forum featured Robert Subbaraman, Chief Economist and Head of Global Markets Research for Asia (ex-Japan) at Nomura Group, who delivered a keynote presentation titled “Global Macro Outlook for 2026.” Widely regarded as a leading authority on global and Asian macroeconomics, Mr. Subbaraman provided an in-depth assessment of the economic outlook for 2026, with a particular focus on Asia and Korea.
Discussions at the forum addressed key global risk factors, including U.S.–China trade tensions, geopolitical uncertainties involving China, Japan, and the Taiwan Strait, as well as increasing volatility in global foreign exchange markets. Participants also examined the potential implications of these dynamics for the Korean economy, including the convertibility of the Korean won and its possible role in contributing to currency stability.
The ECCK continues to actively engage with leading economic institutions and thought leaders to stay abreast of global macroeconomic developments and to better understand their implications for European businesses operating in Korea.
ECCK Chairperson Attends IGE Breakfast Forum on Global Macro Outlook for 2026
The Chairperson of the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK), Philippe van Hoof, attended a breakfast forum hosted by the Institute for Global Economics (IGE) on 21 January 2026 at the Korea Press Center.
The forum featured Robert Subbaraman, Chief Economist and Head of Global Markets Research for Asia (ex-Japan) at Nomura Group, who delivered a keynote presentation titled “Global Macro Outlook for 2026.” Widely regarded as a leading authority on global and Asian macroeconomics, Mr. Subbaraman provided an in-depth assessment of the economic outlook for 2026, with a particular focus on Asia and Korea.
Discussions at the forum addressed key global risk factors, including U.S.–China trade tensions, geopolitical uncertainties involving China, Japan, and the Taiwan Strait, as well as increasing volatility in global foreign exchange markets. Participants also examined the potential implications of these dynamics for the Korean economy, including the convertibility of the Korean won and its possible role in contributing to currency stability.
The ECCK continues to actively engage with leading economic institutions and thought leaders to stay abreast of global macroeconomic developments and to better understand their implications for European businesses operating in Korea.