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    The 10th KGCCI Innovation Awards: Spotlight on Korean-German AI Innovators

    The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) awarded Henkel Consumer Brands Korea, Medipixel Inc., Pebble-Square, and Petnow Inc. as innovators of the year at the ‘10th KGCCI Innovation Awards’ on November 8 at Banyan Tree Club and Spa Hotel in Seoul, Korea.

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    AHK goes regional to Klaipėda: Klaipėda University, KN Energies, LNG terminal

    6 June 2025

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    [Interview] "Carbon regulation promotes engineering innovation... creating opportunities for businesses."

    Dr. Johannes Bussmann, Chairman of TÜV SÜD Korea, emphasized the essential shift towards strengthening sustainability and gradual transformation of European companies in driving a positive evolution across the entire industry in the [Ask About a Sustainable Future] series with Money Today on September 12, 2024.

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    Asia-Pacific Forum Bavaria in Nuremberg

    July 17, 2025

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    Hamburg Foreign Trade Day 2025

    July 02, 2025 | 9:00 - 17:00 CEST

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    IHK Foreign Trade Day NRW 2025 (AWT)

    June 25, 2025

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    [Interview] KGCCI Chair highlights KGCCI's contributions to ESG practices and Korea-Germany economic ties

    In an interview with The Korea Economic Daily ESG, Hyun-nam Park, Chairperson of KGCCI and Branch Manager of Deutsche Bank AG Seoul, highlighted KGCCI’s role in advancing ESG initiatives that reinforce Korea-Germany economic relations. Celebrating the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties last year, Park spotlighted KGCCI’s key programs, including the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Companies (APK), WIR mentoring, and the Ausbildung vocational training, which drive business collaboration, sustainability, and inclusivity.

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    10th CSR Report of German Companies in Korea

    The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) has published the 10th CSR Report of German Companies in Korea. This year’s CSR Report highlights a variety of CSR activities of German companies that actively engaged with and contributed to Korean society.

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    [Interview] Jung Ha-joong, CEO of Siemens Korea: "Leading Digital Innovation... The Core Business Strategy is the ‘DEGREE Framework’"

    In an interview with The Korea Economic Daily ESG, Jung Ha-joong, Vice Chairman of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) and CEO of Siemens Korea, emphasized the ‘DEGREE Framework’ in an interview with HanKyung ESG on the 4th. Siemens Korea is implementing a sustainable management strategy by leveraging digital technologies to achieve carbon neutrality, ethical management, and resource efficiency. The company is also advancing ESG goals through energy optimization and eco-friendly solutions.

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    [Interview] Germany Seeks Market Diversification, Shifting Focus from China to Korean Companies

    Felix Kalkowsky, Vice President of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), highlighted the strengthening of economic cooperation between Korea and Germany and the role of KGCCI in Tongsang News Magazine. He particularly emphasized the expansion of collaboration in the automotive and renewable energy sectors, as well as the increasing investment of German companies in Korea, underscoring the potential for continued growth in bilateral economic relations. Additionally, he pointed out that regulatory simplification and cost reduction are key factors for further growth, and stated that KGCCI is actively promoting various initiatives to support these efforts. For the full interview, please check out the link.

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    Apply Now for 11th KGCCI Innovation Awards: Innovate Today, Transform Tomorrow!

    The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry invites innovative companies in South Korea to apply for the “11th KGCCI Innovation Awards” by May 14, 2025.

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    May Kim, President of Henkel Korea: "Establishing a Horizontal Organization and Smart Work System is the Key to Sustainable Management Success."

    May Kim, President of Henkel Korea, highlighted Henkel's commitment to innovation and sustainable management in an interview with Hankyung ESG. She has led the establishment of a horizontal organizational culture and smart work system, contributing to Henkel Korea's ESG achievements. She also introduced the company's goals for climate neutrality and sustainable growth solutions.

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    New Publication Business Confidence Survey 2024/25

    The Business Confidence Survey aims to take an annual snapshot of European companies' perceptions, successes, and challenges in Korea. This year's survey, conducted from January 22 to February 14, 2025, saw participation from 139 company representatives, all of whom answered every question. The collection of such replicable data allows for year-on-year tracking of company strategies and perceptions.

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    ‘WIR’: A Platform for Women’s Leadership Exchange, Supporting the Growth of Next-Generation Leaders

    The women’s leadership group of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, "Women n koRea" (WIR), was recently featured in Hankyung ESG. Now in its 7th year, the WIR Mentorship Program held a special event in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025 on March 7 at the Embassy of Switzerland in Korea.

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    Empowering Women Leaders: KGCCI & Swiss Embassy Co-Host ‘Women In koRea’ 7th Mentorship Program Kick-off & International Women’s Day Reception

    The Women In koRea (WIR: ‘We’ in German) women leadership group of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) successfully launched the seventh edition of its annual mentorship program on March 7, in celebration of International Women’s Day.

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    [Interview] German firms in Korea in need of reliable renewable energy

    In an interview with the Korea Times, Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President and CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), shares insights on KGCCI's pivotal role in advocating stronger tie between Korea-Germany business partnership during his tenure

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