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[Interview] Germany sees a like-minded trade ally in South Korea

Robert Habeck, German Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economy, will visit South Korea as the first stop of his Asian tour. Before departing, he stated, "Our goal is to deepen cooperation in the areas of business, economic security, and climate, as well as to tap into new potentials." After visiting South Korea, Habeck will head to China, with which Germany conducted 250 billion euros in trade in 2023.

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[Column] Sustainable Synergy: Driving Economic Growth and Innovation between Korea and Germany

Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President and CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), shared his thoughts on the economic cooperation between the two nations in an opinion piece published in The Korea Times on June 19.

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[Interview] A 100-Year-Old Agricultural Company Ventures into Renewable Energy: "Korea Needs Urgent Infrastructure Improvements"

Bae Yang-ho, CEO of BayWa r.e. Korea, a renewable energy company established by the 101-year-old German agricultural firm BayWa, discussed renewable energy in an interview with MoneyToday on May 16th as part of the [Sustainable Future] series.

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Korea-Germany Cosmetic Conference Emphasizes 'Sustainable Beauty'

On June 11, the "Korea-Germany Cosmetic Conference and Networking Event" was held at the Novotel Ambassador Hotel in Dongdaemun, Seoul. The event was attended by domestic cosmetics experts, related associations and organizations, cosmetics companies, import agencies, online and offline retailers, skincare shops, and influencers.

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KGCCI AI Startup Pitch Contest at NextRise 2024: Gateway to Global Stage at Asian-Pacific Conference

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) is hosting a startup pitching competition, “AI Bridge- Connecting Korean Innovations to Global Opportunities.” This event will take place at NextRise 2024, held at COEX on June 14, 2024.

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MAN Truck & Bus Ausbildung Graduate Becomes Korea’s Youngest Certified Automotive Technician

On the 11th, Park Hyung-soo, a graduate of the first cohort of 'Ausbildung', the German-style dual vocational training system operated by the KGCCI, became the youngest master auto mechanic in Korea.

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Apply for 10th KGCCI Innovation Awards: Innovate Today, Transform Tomorrow!

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) is inviting innovative companies in South Korea to apply for the “10th KGCCI Innovation Awards” until July 31, 2024.

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[FORUM] Empathy, resilience and community building are key to women's leadership

On June 5th, Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President & CEO of KGCCI, and Kim Sang-kyung, WIR Core Mentor and Chairperson of the Korea Network of Women in Finance, participated as panelists in the second session of the Korea Times Forum "Toward diversity, inclusiveness and equality" held at the Grand Hall of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Seoul.

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[Interview] Kim Sang-kyung, Head of the Korea International Finance Institute and 'Godmother' of Female Financiers

Kim Sang-kyung, a core mentor of the KGCCI WIR Mentorship and Head of the Korea International Finance Institute, was featured in the 'Power Woman' interview of the June issue of Insight Korea magazine. Known as the 'godmother of female financiers,' Kim Sang-kyung launched the Women's Finance Network (WFN) in 2003, with the ambition of creating a better world for women in the finance sector, which had a thick 'glass ceiling.'