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New Publication Business Confidence Survey 2024/25

The Business Confidence Survey aims to take an annual snapshot of European companies' perceptions, successes, and challenges in Korea. This year's survey, conducted from January 22 to February 14, 2025, saw participation from 139 company representatives, all of whom answered every question. The collection of such replicable data allows for year-on-year tracking of company strategies and perceptions.

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Empowering Women Leaders: KGCCI & Swiss Embassy Co-Host ‘Women In koRea’ 7th Mentorship Program Kick-off & International Women’s Day Reception

The Women In koRea (WIR: ‘We’ in German) women leadership group of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) successfully launched the seventh edition of its annual mentorship program on March 7, in celebration of International Women’s Day.

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May Kim, President of Henkel Korea: "Establishing a Horizontal Organization and Smart Work System is the Key to Sustainable Management Success."

May Kim, President of Henkel Korea, highlighted Henkel's commitment to innovation and sustainable management in an interview with Hankyung ESG. She has led the establishment of a horizontal organizational culture and smart work system, contributing to Henkel Korea's ESG achievements. She also introduced the company's goals for climate neutrality and sustainable growth solutions.

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Apply Now for 11th KGCCI Innovation Awards: Innovate Today, Transform Tomorrow!

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry invites innovative companies in South Korea to apply for the “11th KGCCI Innovation Awards” by May 14, 2025.

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[Interview] Germany Seeks Market Diversification, Shifting Focus from China to Korean Companies

Felix Kalkowsky, Vice President of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), highlighted the strengthening of economic cooperation between Korea and Germany and the role of KGCCI in Tongsang News Magazine. He particularly emphasized the expansion of collaboration in the automotive and renewable energy sectors, as well as the increasing investment of German companies in Korea, underscoring the potential for continued growth in bilateral economic relations. Additionally, he pointed out that regulatory simplification and cost reduction are key factors for further growth, and stated that KGCCI is actively promoting various initiatives to support these efforts. For the full interview, please check out the link.

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[Interview] Jung Ha-joong, CEO of Siemens Korea: "Leading Digital Innovation... The Core Business Strategy is the ‘DEGREE Framework’"

In an interview with The Korea Economic Daily ESG, Jung Ha-joong, Vice Chairman of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) and CEO of Siemens Korea, emphasized the ‘DEGREE Framework’ in an interview with HanKyung ESG on the 4th. Siemens Korea is implementing a sustainable management strategy by leveraging digital technologies to achieve carbon neutrality, ethical management, and resource efficiency. The company is also advancing ESG goals through energy optimization and eco-friendly solutions.

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KGCCI Economic Outlook 2025: Exploring Opportunities Amid Global Challenges

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) held the KGCCI Economic Outlook 2025 on January 23 at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. The event brought together over 80 business leaders, governmental officials, and industry experts to examine the future of Korean-German economic collaboration in an evolving global landscape.

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KAIT and KGCCI Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in the ICT Sector

The Korea Association for ICT Promotion (KAIT) and the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the ICT sector. The signing ceremony, held on December 16th at the KGCCI premise in Seoul, Korea.

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[Interview] "The Secret to Breaking into AWS: Tailored AI Solutions for Each Industry"

Kim Minseong, Business Development Lead at Upstage, who participated in the APK AI Pitching competition held in India in 2024, was featured in Insight Korea on December 16.