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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.

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[Interview] Why S. Korea's offshore wind energy potential is gaining global interest

A recent Offshore Wind Energy Conference between Korea and Germany took place in Seoul, focusing on collaboration to boost clean energy. The event featured an interview with Dr. Martin Henkelmann, President and CEO of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), who emphasized the growing cooperation between companies in both countries.

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2024 Korean-German Business Forum on Offshore Wind Energy

The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI, President & CEO Martin Henkelmann), in cooperation with German Embassy Seoul and the Korean-German Energy Partnership, supported by RWE, BayWa r.e., TÜV SÜD, MR, Skyborn Renewables, and Siemens Energy, held the 2024 Korean-German Business Forum on Offshore Wind Energy on October 11 at Four Seasons Hotel, Seoul, South Korea.

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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.