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KGCCI Members Featured in Dong-A Ilbo: Insights on Driving Culture in Korea

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Felix Kalkowsky, Vice President of KGCCI, and Tino Hildebrand, Vice President of Siemens Korea, a member firm of KGCCI, were featured in an insightful article published in The Dong-A Ilbo. The article discussed the driving culture in Korea and shared their unique perspectives as foreigners living in the country.

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Felix Kalkowsky, Vice President of KGCCI, and Tino Hildebrand, Vice President of Siemens Korea, a member firm of KGCCI, were featured in an insightful article published in The Dong-A Ilbo. The article discussed the driving culture in Korea and shared their unique perspectives as foreigners living in the country.

The article explores the prevalence of novice driver stickers in Korea, which outnumber those in any other country. Novice driver stickers serve as safety devices, helping anticipate potential risks arising from inexperienced drivers. The article delves into the perception of foreign drivers in Korea and gathers thoughts from Korean traffic experts on this phenomenon.

KGCCI is delighted that members of the German business community in Korea had the opportunity to share their thoughts with fellow Koreans. It was a valuable exchange within the Korean community. 

Click HERE to read the full article.

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