KGCCI “140 Guide Walkers” Event Celebrates 140 Years of Korea-Germany Friendship on Sep. 16

(Seoul, September 11, 2023) The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) will host “140 Guide Walkers” joint CSR event on September 16, 2023, at Ttukseom Hangang Park (Riverside stage) in Seoul, South Korea.

In celebration of the 140^th anniversary of Korean and German diplomatic relations, about 300 colleagues and partners from KGCCI and its member companies will serve as guide walkers for individuals with visual impairments at the 9^th Harmony Marathon with Visually Impaired, organized by Seoul Disabled Sports Association.

The “KGCCI Joint CSR 140 Guide Walkers” event is a collaborative effort between KGCCI and its members and partners. Alongside the German Embassy in Seoul, nearly 30 German companies and partners including Adidas Korea, Armacell Korea, BASF Company, Bayer Korea, BDO Sunghyun, Continental Automotive Korea, Daimler Truck Korea, Deutsche Bank AG Seoul Branch, ECOVIS Hanshin, Festo Korea, Goethe-Institut, Henkel Korea, Leschaco Korea, Logwin Air & Ocean Korea, Merck Korea, Munich Re Korea, Porsche Korea, Prettl SWH Korea, RIKUTEC Asia, RWE Renewables Korea, Sartorius Korea Biotech, Siemens Korea, TRUMPF Korea, TÜV SÜD Korea will participate in this initiative.

Notably, to commemorate the 140^th anniversary of Korea-Germany, KGCCI will donate 140 white canes for visually impaired people and the participation fees will be fully dedicated for the improvement of transportation for the visually impaired. BDO Sunghyun is donating 5 million won and Deutsche Bank AG Seoul Branch is donating 2 million won to assist the people with visual impairments. Henkel Korea is donating 3,400 products to all participants of the 9^th Harmony Marathon. TÜV SÜD Korea, Adidas and Daimler Truck Korea are also donating gifts for the event. In addition, Henkel Korea and Bayer Korea will operate event booths to showcase their products at the venue.

Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI, said “This collaborative initiative not only empowers individuals with visual impairments but also foster meaningful connections and strengthen the bond between Korean and German communities. KGCCI is more than just about businesses; it’s about making a positive impact on society as whole.”