KGCCI's 'Guide Walkers' Joint CSR Campaign Mobilizes 450 Participants on Aug. 31
(Seoul, August 16, 2024) The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) will host “Guide Walkers” joint CSR event on August 31, 2024, at Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea.
Around 450 colleagues and partners from KGCCI and its member companies will serve as guide walkers for individuals with visual impairments at the 10th Harmony Marathon with Visually Impaired, organized by Seoul Disabled Sports Association.
Launched last year in celebration of the 140th anniversary of Korean-German diplomatic relations, the “KGCCI Joint CSR Guide Walkers” initiative showcases the collaborative spirit among KGCCI, its members, and partners. Especially this year, the event will see an even larger turnout, reflecting the growing enthusiasm and commitment from the community.
Prominent figures will be participating in this event, including Georg Schmidt, the German Ambassador to Korea, Holger Gerrmann, German Chairperson of KGCCI and CEO of Porsche Korea, Martin Henkelmann, President and CEO of KGCCI, HaJoong Chung, Vice Chairperson of KGCCI and President & CEO of Siemens Korea, May Young-Mi Kim, President of Henkel Korea, JiSook Lee, CFO of Bayer Korea, Jung-Wook Seo, CEO of TÜV SÜD Korea, David Jones, Head of Offshore Development & Country Manager Korea of RWE Renewables Korea and other KGCCI board members. Other notable attendees include Yeji Kim, Member of the National Assembly; Sooyoung Choi, singer and actress from Girls' Generation and goodwill ambassador for the Harmony Marathon; and Emily Dorn, a German broadcaster and model.
Alongside KGCCI and the German Embassy in Seoul, nearly 30 German companies and partners including Armacell Korea, BASF Company, Bayer Korea, Beiersdorf Korea, BMW Group Korea, Brita Korea, Chantecaille Korea, Festo Korea, Goethe-Institut Korea, GTAI, Henkel Korea, Kim & Chang, La Prairie Korea, LBBW, Logwin Air & Ocean Korea, Merck Korea, Porsche Korea, RIKUTEC Asia, Robert Bosch Korea, RWE Renewables Korea, Siemens Korea, TRUMPF Korea, TÜV SÜD Korea, Volkswagen Group Korea, Weidmüller Korea, and Yulchon LLC will participate in this initiative.
Notably, KGCCI will donate 200 bookstands for visually impaired students and the participation fees will be fully dedicated to the improvement of transportation for the visually impaired. Beiersdorf and Henkel Korea are donating their products to all participants of the 10th Harmony Marathon. TÜV SÜD Korea is also providing gifts for the participants with visual impairments. In addition, Bayer Korea will operate an event booth, showcasing their products at the venue.
Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI, emphasized the importance of this initiative: “This year, we are excited to see an even greater number of participants from Korean and German communities joining us, demonstrating the growing commitment to make a difference beyond business. By empowering individuals with visual impairments and fostering meaning connections, we can create a more inclusive path towards a brighter future for all.”