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Interview: "Korea-Germany Relations and Beyond"

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Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI, was invited to Arirang Radio's <Korea Now> where he introduced the past and upcoming events in both Korea and Germany to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI, was invited to Arirang Radio's <Korea Now> where he introduced the past and upcoming events in both Korea and Germany to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

​He discussed about the common challenges German companies face when entering the Korean market and the concerns Korean companies have when entering the German market. The conversation also covered how Germany is addressing the immediate energy crisis in the context of recent conflicts.

​Dr. Henkelmann also provided advice on decarbonization strategies in the era of climate change. He assessed the value of collaboration in the digital sector between South Korea and Germany, considering both countries' technological prowess. ​Lastly, he shared KGCCI's plans for future bilateral relations and economic cooperation between Korea and Germany.

Click HERE to listen to the full interview.

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