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Office Closure Notice | KGCCI

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, please note that KGCCI will be closed from Feb 16 (Mon) to Feb 18 (Wed). Normal business operations will resume on Feb 19 (Thur).

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KGCCI President & CEO Featured on Arirang TV’s “K-Culture Dive”

Marie Antonia von Schönburg, President & CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), recently appeared on Arirang TV’s “K-Culture Dive,” where she shared insights on the growing influence of the Korean Wave (Hallyu) in Germany and its intersection with Korean-German economic cooperation.

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KGCCI Hosts Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt Delegation in Seoul to Strengthen Korea-Germany Semiconductor Cooperation

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg) hosted a delegation from the German states of Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt in Seoul on February 10 as part of a broader Korea visit by the two states and Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI). The delegation aimed to connect Central Germany’s semiconductor and high-tech ecosystem with the Korean industry and expand bilateral investment and technology cooperation.

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Travel Notice: Important Update on the Use of Portable Batteries on board

Passengers flying with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul are not permitted to use or charge portable batteries (power banks) onboard aircraft.

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[Interview] Saxony believes Korean chipmakers can afford to invest in German state

Thomas Horn, CEO and Managing Director of Saxony Trade & Invest, recently shared his views on the investment potential of Korean semiconductor companies in Germany in an interview with The Korea Times, during the visit of a business delegation from Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt hosted by the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI).

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KGCCI, Seoul Blind Union, and OAO Join Forces to Champion Social Inclusion through Sports-Tech

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg) signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seoul Blind Union and OAO (operating OURSYMBOL) in Seoul, South Korea, to strengthen their partnership and advance CSR values through the integration of sports and technology.

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KGCCI Chairperson Conveys German Companies' Positions at Presidential Roundtable with Foreign-Invested Companies

Antonio Randazzo, Chairperson of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), recently attended the Presidential Roundtable with Foreign-Invested Companies hosted by President Lee Jae-myung at Cheong Wa Dae. During the session, he shared the perspectives of German companies regarding the investment environment and policy challenges in South Korea.

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Mercedes-Benz Korea Builds an ESG-Oriented Talent Strategy Through “Ausbildung”

A recent Hankyung ESG feature highlighted talent development cases in Korea centered on the German dual vocational training program, Ausbildung. The article focused on how Ausbildung, introduced and expanded in Korea through cooperation between the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) and German companies, is taking root as an ESG-based and sustainable employment model.

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KGCCI Economic Outlook 2026: Strengthening Korean–German Cooperation in a Volatile Global Environment

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg) held the KGCCI Economic Outlook 2026 on January 29 at the Fairmont Ambassador Hotel in Seoul. The event brought together around 80 business leaders, governmental officials, and industry experts to discuss the outlook of the Korean and global economy and to explore opportunities for deepening Korean-German economic cooperation amid growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.