H.E. Georg Schmidt
Ambassador German Embassy to South Korea
We are pleased to invite you to our Economic Outlook Seoul 2026. The KGCCI Economic Outlook offers exclusive insights into the latest developments in German-Korean business relations, along with an economic forecast for Korea and its key industries.
H.E. Georg Schmidt, German Ambassador to South Korea, will share his perspectives on Political Outlook in German-Korean bilateral relations. In addition, Mr. Seung Heon Lee, Former Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Korea, will deliver a keynote speech on “Korean Economic Outlook and Challenges”. Ms. Katharina Viklenko, Director and Korea Correspondent at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), will provide an economic update on Korea and its major industries.
The Economic Outlook will be followed by the KGCCI New Year Reception with a standing buffet. We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful and informative event.
Events Details
- Date & Time: 29 Jan 2026 (Thursday)
- Part 1: Economic Outlook 2025
Registration: 4.30 pm
Start of Event: 5.00 pm
- Part 2: New Year Reception
Registration: 6.30pm
Start of New Year Reception: 7.00 pm
- Venue: Fairmont Ambassador Seoul, Grand Ballroom, Basement1 (B1F) MAP
- Language: English
- Participation Fee:
- KGCCI Member: 100,000 KRW (excl. Tax)
- Non-Member: 150,000 KRW (excl. Tax)
Agenda
- Welcome and Opening Remarks by Hyun-Nam Park, Korean Chairperson of KGCCI
- Political Outlook by Ambassador Schmidt of German Embassy to South Korea
- Keynote Speech on "Korean Economic Outlook and challenges" by LEE Seung Heon, Former Senior Deputy Governor of Bank of Korea/Professor of Soongsil University
- Economic Update on Korea and its major industries by Katharina Viklenko, Director/Correspondent Korea of Germany Trade & Invest
- Panel discussion and Q&A with company representatives on business expectations
- Closing by KGCCI and Group Photo
- Followed by a Standing Buffet
Speaker
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Katharina Viklenko
Director/Correspontant Korea Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)
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Seung Heon Lee
Former Senior Deputy Governor Bank of Korea
