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Column: From mines to mobility: 140-year-old partnership between Germany and Korea

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Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI, has released his first column on the long-standing economic partnership between Germany and Korea. With a history dating back to the 19th century, this relationship has only grown stronger over time. Germany is now Korea's largest trading partner in the EU, while Korea is Germany's third-largest trading partner in Asia.

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Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI, has released his first column on the long-standing economic partnership between Germany and Korea. With a history dating back to the 19th century, this relationship has only grown stronger over time. Germany is now Korea's largest trading partner in the EU, while Korea is Germany's third-largest trading partner in Asia.

As we celebrate the 140th anniversary of this relationship, Dr. Henkelmann looks forward to further collaboration and innovation between these two nations and KGCCI is committed to solidifying economic and business ties between the two nations, promoting mutual prosperity and joint growth.

 

Click HERE to read the full contribution, published in The Korea Times.

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