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9th KGCCI Innovation Awards: Showcasing Innovation Excellence in Korea and Germany

(Seoul, November 10, 2023) The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) awarded Continental Korea, dob Studio and Nuvilab as innovators of the year at the ‘9th KGCCI Innovation Awards’ on November 9 at the Banyan Tree Club and Spa Hotel in Seoul.
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"Korea's Record FDI Surge: De-Risking Strategies and U.S. IRA Propel Growth"

This article, published in edaily, discusses how Korea is experiencing significant benefits from de-risking strategies and the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), leading to a record-breaking foreign direct investment (FDI) of $23.95 billion in the third quarter.
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Interview:“Journey to Authentic Global Corporate Citizenship”

This interview Leaderpia Magazine with Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI, dives deep into KGCCI's pivotal role, visions, and projects, fostering business collaboration between Korea and Germany, CEO exchanges, and insights into global leadership. He introduces KGCCI's efforts in fostering Korean-German trade, innovative projects like the Ausbildung program and Women in koRea(WIR) Mentorship program.
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KGCCI and Ajou Motor College Sign Agreement for Ausbildung Program

(Seoul, December 1, 2023) The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with Ajou Motor College to facilitate training in the emerging field of Service Advisors.
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“Power of Korean Ausbildung”

In this JoongAng Ilbo article regarding "Ausbildung in Korea": Addressing Youth Unemployment and Job Mismatch, Young-Jin Kim, Deputy Director of KGCCI (AHK Korea) overseeing the Ausbildung program in Korea since 2017, emphasized, "While Korea possesses exceptional talents and maintains a high standard of education, we face a significant unemployment challenge juxtaposed with the struggle to match available talent with demand."
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KGCCI "Asparagus Dinner" featured in Kyunghyang Newspaper

As we reflect on the KGCCI Asparagus Dinner 2023, we'd like to share an interesting feature article on the German White Asparagus written by a food journalist from The Kyunghyang Shinmun who attended our event.
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KGCCI Holds 42nd Annual General Meeting

Hyun-Nam Park, Managing Director of Deutsche Bank Reelected as Korean Chairperson
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Interview:Korea-Germany partnership crucial for sustainable future: KGCCI chief

Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI, highlighted Korea and Germany's shared commitment to carbon neutrality by 2045 and 2050 in the interview with The Korea Herald. This collaboration is driving companies to prioritize decarbonization and renewable energy solutions like wind, offshore wind, and green hydrogen.
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KGCCI German Chair and Executive Director Named Honorary Citizens of Seoul

(Seoul, December 11, 2023) The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) announced that its German chairperson, Holgar Gerrmann, CEO of Porsche Korea, and Susanne Woehrle, Senior Executive Director of KGCCI, have been appointed as an Honorary Foreign Citizen of Seoul. This honor recognizes their outstanding contributions to the city and leadership in both business and community spheres.
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Interview: “KGCCI serves as secretariat of German-Korean energy partnership”

In this exclusive interview with Diplomacy Journal, Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI, delves into pivotal milestones and contributions shaping the economic development between Korea and Germany.
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EKONID Centennial Gala Donates Over IDR 180 Million for ISCO Foundation

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Indonesia / EKONID), together with its members and attending guests, made a collective donation of over IDR 180 million to the ISCO Foundation. The donation was presented during EKONID’s Centennial Gala at the Grand Ballroom of the Kempinski Hotel Jakarta.
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KBS 'My Neighbor Charles' [Germany : Emilie]

Emilie Dorn, who spearheaded the social aspect of the 9th KGCCI Innovation Awards, was featured on the KBS entertainment program "Mein Nachbar Charles" on December 26th.
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Interview: "Unlocking Germany's Startup & VC Potential with KGCCI Experts!"

Felix Kalkowsky, Vice President of KGCCI, and Sujin Lee, Startup Project Manager at KGCCI have been interviewed by the Korean Venture Capital Association.
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Empower Your Career: KGCCI ‘Job Talk Concert’ at Global Job Fair COEX Aug 22

(Seoul, August 16, 2023) The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) will hold a recruitment panel discussion and information session with member companies as part of Global Talent Fair on August 22, 2023, at COEX in Seoul.
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Unveiling Legacy and Expertise: KGCCI Connects Job Seekers and German Corporates

(Seoul, August 23, 2023) The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) successfully held a recruitment panel discussion and information session with member companies as part of Global Talent Fair on August 22, 2023, at COEX in Seoul.
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Interview: KGCCI's Ausbildung Bridging Education and Skills

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, a prestigious and influential German daily newspaper based in Frankfurt, sheds light on why Koreans are familiar with the German word "Ausbildung" in a feature article about the unique German dual vocational education.
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