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Business KGCCI releases the 11th CSR report of German companies in Korea
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), led by President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg, has released the 11th CSR Report of German Companies in Korea on Nov. 24, highlighting how German businesses are deepening their social, environmental and community engagement across the country. The annual report, now in its eleventh year, features corporate social responsibility initiatives from nine German companies: Armacell Korea, Bayer Korea, Boehringer Ingelheim Korea, Henkel Korea, Mercedes-Benz Korea, Porsche Korea, Robert Bosch Korea, Si
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-24 11:26
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Diplomacy First Lady Kim holds a social engagement with Mrs. Erdoğan of Türkiye
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, accompanying President Lee Jae-myung on his visit to Türkiye, held a social engagement and conversation with Mrs. Emine Erdoğan, the First Lady of Türkiye, on Nov. 24. Following their visit to the Museum of Civilizations, the focus was on touring the National Library and attending cultural and artistic events. First, the two ladies visited the Korea Corner within the National Library of Türkiye. In the space stocked with various Korean books, including Korean language and Korean novels, Mrs. Erdoğan introduced, “The popularity of the
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-11-26 11:02
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Diplomacy Korea-Africa Foundation holds an Af-PRO (Africa Professional) lecture
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The Korea-Africa Foundation held an Af-PRO (Africa Professional) lecture on November 18 at Busan University of Foreign Studies. This lecture, delivered by Yang Moon-hee, CEO of Lili, was presented under the theme “Dance, Community, and Life: The Power of Art from West Africa,” reflecting her deep passion for West African dance and artistic expression. Yang began her journey in dance through classical ballet in elementary school, later developing a strong interest in Black music and dance during her junior year of university in the United States. This experience i
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-26 14:43
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Business Leaders of KGCCI, FKCCI hold talks with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI), led by President & CEO Marie Antonia von Schönburg, held a meeting on November 26 with Woo Won-shik, Speaker of the National Assembly, together with the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI). The meeting focused on the business environment for foreign-invested companies, key regulatory issues, and ways to deepen bilateral economic cooperation. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the recently passed “Yellow Envelope Act,” Korea’s energy transition policy, and measures
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-27 16:35
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Global 2025 Korea-Africa Startup Competition team visits Kenya
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The final participating teams of the '2025 Korea-Africa Startup Competition' visited Nairobi, Kenya, for a week-long local bootcamp from November 7 to 14, the Korea-Africa Foundation said. During the bootcamp, the teams visited various relevant organizations, including Kenyan unicorn startup M-Pesa, fintech startup Pezesha, the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (a government organization), and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. This provided an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Kenyan business ecosystem and explore mar
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-27 16:08
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Diplomacy Lotte Hotel hosts luncheon for 20 ambassadors to celebrate Kimchi Day
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Lotte Hotel & Resort announced on Nov. 24 that it hosted a “Kimchi Day Diplomatic Luncheon” at Signiel Seoul on Nov. 21, inviting ambassadors from over 20 countries including Canada, New Zealand, and Thailand. This event was organized to widely share the history and significance of kimchi, Korea's representative food, and to expand private-sector exchanges and friendly relations between nations. The event featured a lecture on the types and history of kimchi, along with a menu themed ‘Kimchi Harmonizing with Each Country's Cuisine’. Modern reinterpretations
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-26 15:34
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Business AMCHAM hosts roundtable with NTS Commissioner Lim Kwang-hyun
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM), led by Chairman and CEO James Kim, hosted National Tax Service Commissioner Lim Kwang-hyun at a roundtable at the IFC Forum in Yeouido on Nov. 28 for a wide-ranging discussion on how to further enhance Korea’s attractiveness as a global investment destination. The AMCHAM delegation shared insights on the tax and regulatory challenges foreign companies encounter in Korea and emphasized the need for greater predictability and clarity in the business environment. Commissioner Lim outlined the administration’s tax
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-28 15:32
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Global The “EU Food Market & Networking” event held, showing off premium EU goods
By Diplomacy Journal Kayla Lee The “EU Food Market & Networking” event was held under the sponsorship of the European Union (EU) on November 25 at the Floating Island Convention Hall on Sebitseom in Banpo, Seoul. Under the slogan of “Colours by Europe, Tastes of Excellence,” the event brought together experts from Korea’s food and beverage industry as well as media representatives to explore the quality and appeal of European agri-food products and discuss future cooperation opportunities. The event began with opening remarks by Kim Mi-kyung, Trade Officer at the EU Delegation to Korea, fo
- Kayla Lee 기자
- 2025-11-27 15:05
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Diplomacy Korean government representative Park Il visits Sihanoukville in Cambodia
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Gil-ju Park Il, the Seoul government representative for the protection of overseas Koreans in Cambodia, visited Sihanoukville, a major hotspot for online scams in Cambodia, on November 27. He met with Police Chief Sar Ratha and Governor Mang Sineth to discuss responses to online scams and cooperation measures against Korean nationals. He was also accompanied by Korean police officers from the "Korea-Cambodia Joint Task Force for Korean Nationals" (abbreviated as the "Korea Task Force"). Park stated that the Korean government is paying particular attention to the ongoin
- Lee Gil-ju 기자
- 2025-11-28 14:41
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Business ECCK Christmas Dinner 2025 successfully concludes at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The ECCK Christmas Dinner took place at the Nuri Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul on Nov. 20, bringing together more than 150 guests for an evening filled with festive spirit. The venue’s holiday atmosphere was elevated by a special Christmas tree installation by Mercedes-Benz Korea, designed as a modern take on the traditional bokjumoni. The programme opened with a live Classical Performance featuring Oboe, Violin, and Piano by Dulwich. Following the performance, ECCK Chair Philippe van Hoof delivered the opening remarks. H.E. Ugo Astuto, Ambassador of
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-27 14:24
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Business The 29th Korea–Latin America Business Forum held at COEX in Seoul
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR) held the 29th Korea–Latin America Business Forum on November 28, at COEX in Seoul, together with the Korean Council on Latin America and the Caribbean and other private sector organizations. The forum brought together diplomatic representatives from 18 Latin American countries in Korea, Korean companies operating in the region, and officials from trade and investment support institutions. Established in 1997, the forum is held annually. This year’s session examined the Latin American business environment in
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-28 16:53
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Local Prime Minister Kim attends the International Development Cooperation Day ceremony
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young The government held a ceremony to commemorate International Development Cooperation Day at the Plaza Hotel in Seoul on Nov. 25. International Development Cooperation Day, commemorating Korea's accession to the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) on November 25, 2009, was designated as a statutory holiday under the Framework Act on International Development Cooperation this year. Approximately 250 people, including Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, foreign ambassadors to Korea, heads of international organizations in Korea, the Chairman of the Korea Interna
- 이존영 기자
- 2025-11-27 11:45
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Business Hyundai Motor drives battery innovation with Future Mobility Battery Campus
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Hyundai Motor Group held a topping-out ceremony for its Future Mobility Battery Campus in Anseong, Korea on Nov. 28, marking a major milestone in the Group’s commitment to advancing battery technology and enhancing global electric vehicle (EV) competitiveness. The event, held at Anseong’s Fifth General Industrial Complex, celebrated steady construction progress since breaking ground in January 2025 and reaffirmed the Group’s vision to lead future mobility through next-generation battery research and development infrastructure. Representing a KRW 1.2 trillion in
- Lee 기자
- 2025-11-28 16:22
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President Lee Jae-myung holds a summit with President Erdogan of Turkiye
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Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo holds Korea-Thailand Strategic Dialogue
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2025 The Souvenir Fair held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul
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President Lee says at G20 Summit, "WTO restoration is in everyone's interest"
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Kia marks milestone with establishment of future PBV production hub in Korea
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Hanwha Ocean wins $515 million overseas order to build 4 very large crude carriers
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The 29th Korea–Latin America Business Forum held at COEX in Seoul
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Hyundai Motor drives battery innovation with Future Mobility Battery Campus
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AMCHAM hosts roundtable with NTS Commissioner Lim Kwang-hyun
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Korean government representative Park Il visits Sihanoukville in Cambodia
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Leaders of KGCCI, FKCCI hold talks with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik
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