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KGCCI Holds Half-Year Economic Outlook 2024

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann), in cooperation with the Gyeonggi Free Economic Zone Authority (GGFEZ), held the KGCCI Half-Year Economic Outlook 2024 on August 29 at Four Seasons Hotel.

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[Interview] KGCCI's Henkelmann says Korea important part of Germany's de-risking agenda

In an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily, Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President and CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), emphasized South Korea's strategic importance in Germany's de-risking agenda amid escalating EU-China trade tensions. He highlighted Korea's democratic legal system, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and mature market as key factors making it an attractive alternative to China for German companies. Henkelmann also discussed opportunities for deepening cooperation between Korea and Germany, particularly in energy and digital transformation, underscoring KGCCI's role in facilitating these partnerships through various initiatives and events.

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KGCCI's 'Guide Walkers' Joint CSR Campaign Mobilizes 450 Participants on Aug. 31

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) will host “Guide Walkers” joint CSR event on August 31, 2024, at Olympic Park in Seoul, South Korea.

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KGCCI Announces Name Change to '주한독일상공회의소' to Strengthen Economic Cooperation Between Korea and Germany

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) announced on August 12 that it will change its name to ‘주한독일상공회의소’.

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[Interview] "License to Operate... Sustainability is Essential to Win in the Market"

Dr. Dschun Song, the President of BASF Korea, emphasized that sustainability is an essential condition for corporate operations and highlighted the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 25% by 2030 in the [Ask About a Sustainable Future] series with Money Today on July 12th.

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KGCCI 43rd Annual General Meeting: Porsche Korea CEO Re-elected as German Chair

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) held the 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 26, 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul.

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[Interview] S. Korea, Germany "value partners" in innovation amid global derisking: KGCCI chief

Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry(KGCCI), stated in an Arirang TV interview that South Korea and Germany can overcome their trade dependencies through innovation. Henkelmann emphasized that in times when trade protectionism and geopolitical conflicts threaten the global order, middle powers like South Korea and Germany need to unite.

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[Interview] "Korea's Infrastructure and Skilled Labor Are Competitive... Noteworthy as a Base for De-Risking from China"

Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President and CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), in an interview with E-Daily on the 21st, highlighted why German companies are focusing on Korea as a base for "de-risking" (risk avoidance). He stated, "Well-established infrastructure, skilled labor, and a favorable business environment are sufficiently attractive factors for German companies to reduce their reliance on a single market (i.e., China) and choose Korea."

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[Interview] "What Robert Habeck is Looking for in South Korea"

Robert Habeck, German Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economy is visiting South Korea to explore economic cooperation measures aimed at reducing dependence on China. Habeck emphasized that South Korea and Germany face similar economic challenges and that both countries rely heavily on exports while seeking to reduce their dependence on China. He also mentioned that geopolitical situations, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, are a significant concern for South Korea as well.