By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kao-soo The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) Digital Committee, in partnership with the German Embassy, hosted a session on responsible AI adoption at the Seoul Room, Seoul Square on Nov. 17. Held as part of the German Innovation Days initiative, the event aimed to deepen corporate understanding of key considerations when integrating artificial intelligence into business operations. The session underscored critical blind spots in current AI systems, including designer-introduced biases, limited social awareness, and embedded stereotypes. Speakers emphasized
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) Chairperson Philippe van Hoof attended the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) Roundtable on November 6 with Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Korea. The Roundtable was hosted by newly appointed Chairperson Biung-Ghi Ju. As the Chairperson of the ECCK, Philippe emphasized that the European business community is fully behind and supportive of initiatives that strengthen the competitive and fair business in Korea. As part of such efforts, the ECCK suggested that the re-enactment of the previously drafted legislation, by i
By Diplomacy Journal Lee Kap-soo Gyeonggi-do Governor Kim Dong-yeon met with foreign businessmen in South Korea on Jan. 8, asking them to “trust Gyeonggi-do and Korea and do more business with us.” “There is uncertainty about the economic situation due to the political turmoil, but the Korean economy will be upgraded to the next level in the near future based on its resilience and potential,” Kim said during a visit to the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM), where he met with AMCHAM President James Kim. The meeting was attended by U.S. business members from the semiconductor, biote