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Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI was interviewed by IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein's German podcast interview episode titled "What opportunities does South Korea offer, Dr. Henkelmann?"

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Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI was interviewed by IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein's German podcast interview episode titled "What opportunities does South Korea offer, Dr. Henkelmann?"

IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein's podcast showcases prominent business figures who offer insights into the business world, sharing stories of daring decisions, remarkable achievements, and lessons learned along the way.

​In this episode, Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President and CEO of KGCCI, discusses South Korea's remarkable journey from one of the poorest nations to today's economic and innovation powerhouse. He highlights the pivotal role the Korean market plays for German companies and how KGCCI facilitates business between the two nations. Dr. Henkelmann also shares his experiences of living in the world of K-wave.

Click below link to listen to his insights.

R(h)eingehört – Ihr Wirtschaftspodcast für den Niederrhein (ihk.de)

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