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KGCCI and Sungjoo Foundation Forge Strategic Parternership to Advance Women’s Leadership

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) and Sungjoo Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Sungjoo Group Building on December 13, 2024.

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KGCCI, FKCCI Co-hosts Special Reception with Prime Minister: Investors Reassured Amid Economic Challenges

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) and the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) co-hosted a special reception with Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on December 11 at Banyan Tree Club and Spa Hotel in Seoul, South Korea.

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[Interview] German firms in Korea in need of reliable renewable energy

In an interview with the Korea Times, Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President and CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), shares insights on KGCCI's pivotal role in advocating stronger tie between Korea-Germany business partnership during his tenure

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18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business Conference Report

From sustainability and resilience to cutting-edge innovation, APK 2024 brought together over 800 global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to tackle pressing global challenges and shape the future of Indo-Pacific partnerships. This year’s conference was held in the presence of notable dignitaries, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it was co-chaired by President and CEO of Siemens, Roland Busch and the Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck, from 24 to 26 October 2024, in New Delhi.

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10th CSR Report of German Companies in Korea

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) has published the 10th CSR Report of German Companies in Korea. This year’s CSR Report highlights a variety of CSR activities of German companies that actively engaged with and contributed to Korean society.

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The 10th KGCCI Innovation Awards: Spotlight on Korean-German AI Innovators

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) awarded Henkel Consumer Brands Korea, Medipixel Inc., Pebble-Square, and Petnow Inc. as innovators of the year at the ‘10th KGCCI Innovation Awards’ on November 8 at Banyan Tree Club and Spa Hotel in Seoul, Korea.

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[Interview] KGCCI Chair highlights KGCCI's contributions to ESG practices and Korea-Germany economic ties

In an interview with The Korea Economic Daily ESG, Hyun-nam Park, Chairperson of KGCCI and Branch Manager of Deutsche Bank AG Seoul, highlighted KGCCI’s role in advancing ESG initiatives that reinforce Korea-Germany economic relations. Celebrating the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties last year, Park spotlighted KGCCI’s key programs, including the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Companies (APK), WIR mentoring, and the Ausbildung vocational training, which drive business collaboration, sustainability, and inclusivity.

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2025 KGCCI Ausbildung Information Session: Dual Path to Degrees and Career Success with Premier German Training

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) jointly held the “2025 Ausbildung Information Session” with BMW Group Korea, Daimler Truck Korea, MAN Truck & Bus Korea, Mercedes-Benz Korea and Volkswagen Group Korea at Ajou Motor College based in Boryeong, Chungcheong Province, on November 18, 2024.

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KGCCI's Henkelmann emphasizes the importance of legally binding frameworks for energy transition at Korea Times Forum

Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President and CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), participated in the Korea Times Forum on strategies for energy transition and energy mix, hosted by Korea Times at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on Oct 18, 2024.