News

Empowering Next Generation of Women Leaders: KGCCI Women In koRea Leadership Forum 2025

(Seoul, June 27, 2025) The Women In koRea (WIR: ‘We’ in German) women leadership group of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), in partnership with Macoll Consulting Group and The Executive Center, hosted the WIR Leadership Forum 2025 on June 26 at IFC Forum in Seoul, South Korea. The forum brought together more than 80 women leaders and professionals from businesses, academic, and international organizations to explore the evolving demands of women’s leadership in today’s dynamic workplace.

News

[Interview] Korea and Germany Need a New Framework for Cooperation: “Time to Update the Korea-EU FTA”

Maria Antonia von Schönburg, President and CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), emphasized the importance of modernizing the Korea-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in an interview with Asia Economy.

News

KGCCI Deepens DEI Commitment with 'Dialogue in the Dark' Partnership

(Seoul, May 7, 2025) The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NVISIONS (operating Dialogue in the Dark) in Seoul, South Korea, to strengthen their partnership and advance shared values of inclusion, diversity, and responsible business practices.

News

[Interview] Jina Lee, CEO of Bayer Korea: "Unleashing Creativity in a Horizontal Culture – The Core of Leadership"

In an interview with Hankyung ESG, Jina Lee, CEO of Bayer Korea, shared her vision of sustainable leadership through horizontal leadership and agile organizational management.

News

[Interview] K-drama fan from Stuttgart helps strengthen Korean-German economic ties

Maria Antonia von Schönburg, President and CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), emphasized in a recent Korea Times interview that close cooperation between Korea and Germany is essential in response to growing U.S. protectionism.

News

KGCCI Signs MoU with Seoul Blind Union to Expand Joint CSR for the Visually Impaired

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seoul Blind Union to deepen their cooperation and advance joint corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts focused on inclusion and support for individuals with visual impairments.

News

Bridging Skills and Industry: KGCCI Celebrates 4th Ausbildung Graduation

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg), hosted the 4th Ausbildung Graduation Ceremony, in collaboration with BMW Group Korea, MAN Truck & Bus Korea, Mercedes-Benz Korea, and Volkswagen Group Korea, at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on April 24, 2025.

News

KGCCI Economic Outlook 2025 in Busan

Advancing Korean-German Economic Ties Amid Global Challenges

News

‘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.