The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) co-hosted the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2026) in Seoul, welcoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and over 700 political and business leaders to explore resilient economic partnerships across the Indo-Pacific region. Following his bilateral summit with President Lee Jae Myung, Chancellor Merz joined South Korea’s Prime Minister in highlighting both nations’ manufacturing prowess and urging deeper collaboration in batteries, semiconductors, and digital manufacturing.
With two-way investments reaching 7.8 billion dollars over the past five years, the conference addressed shifting global power dynamics. Participants underscored how emerging technologies, particularly industrial AI, can unlock new commercial opportunities and fortify critical supply chains against rising geopolitical uncertainty.
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