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KGCCI Donates 200 Bookstands to Empower Visually Impaired Students

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) donated 200 bookstands to the Seoul National School for the Blind on October 11, 2024. This donation aims to improve learning environment of and promote greater inclusivity for visually impaired students.

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Korean-German Climate & Environment Conference 2024: Paving the Way for Greener Supply Chains

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann) and the German Embassy in South Korea, in collaboration with SAP, co-hosted the "Korean-German Climate & Environment Conference 2024" on October 8 at Conrad Hotel Seoul, South Korea.

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[Column] Winds of change: Germany and Korea power green revolution

Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President and CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), shared his thoughts on the climate action ahead of COP29 and German-Korean collaboration in green energy in an opinion piece published in The Korea Times on Oct 9.

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[Interview] "Carbon regulation promotes engineering innovation... creating opportunities for businesses."

Dr. Johannes Bussmann, Chairman of TÜV SÜD Korea, emphasized the essential shift towards strengthening sustainability and gradual transformation of European companies in driving a positive evolution across the entire industry in the [Ask About a Sustainable Future] series with Money Today on September 12, 2024.

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[Video] The reason why a German woman got emotional after running a 5km marathon in Korea

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

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[Video] Over 450 Participate in KGCCI's 'Guide Walkers' Joint CSR Campaign

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

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Over 450 Participate in KGCCI's 'Guide Walkers' Joint CSR Campaign

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

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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.