European Chamber of Commerce in Korea
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The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) is a non-profit, non-political organization, established to support European businesses operating in or related to Korea.[1] The primary objective of the Chamber is to provide its members with information, communication, and access pertaining to the business and regulatory environment of Korea.[2]
ECCK's headquarter is located in Seoul, South Korea, and a chapter is located in Busan.[citation needed]
History
By registering with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (South Korea), the ECCK was officially founded as a non-profit, non-political organization on December 3, 2012. The ECCK is not affiliated with any branch of the Korean government.[3]
Board of directors
The Board of Directors consists of nine elected persons: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Director, Treasurer, and Trustee. The Board of Director is responsible for overseeing and making policy decisions for the ECCK.[4]
Events
The ECCK organizes conferences and seminars of industrial relevance for knowledge sharing. Formal and informal networking events[5] are hosted to encourage information exchange and business relationships.[6] Furthermore, the ECCK also functions as the first point of contact for European executives and officials coming to Korea.[citation needed]
Publications
As a platform for information exchange, the ECCK circulates publications to inform members of the current market situation, key regulatory issues, and notable social trends in Korea. In addition, the Chamber conducts surveys on the business climate in Korea and interviews to gather industry-expert opinions.
