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. 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.
Contents
- History
- Structure
- Board of Directors
- Advisory Board
- Secretariat
- Activities
- Committees
- Forums
- Events
- Publications
- Membership Benefits
- References
ECCK’s headquarter is located in Seoul, Korea, and a chapter is located in Busan.
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.
Structure
Entrusted with member’s mandate, the Board of Director presides over the organization. The Advisory Board embodies representatives of national chambers and embassies, providing general guidance and advice. The Secretariat functions to execute the ECCK’s day-to-day activities and operations.
Board of Directors
The Board of Director consists of five voted individuals: President, two Vice Presidents, Treasurer and Trustee. The Board of Director is responsible for overseeing and making policy decisions for the ECCK.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board consist of 23 representatives of European national chambers and embassies. It meets to discuss ongoing matters of the ECCK at least four times a year.
Secretariat
The Secretariat functions to execute the ECCK’s day-to-day activities and operations.
Activities
The ECCK provides expansive range of supporting programs and services. Through its various activities, the ECCK advocates for its members to advance and optimize their business opportunities in Korea.
Committees
The Chamber has 16 Committees, covering various industries. Composed of participating member companies, Committees assist members to keep informed of regulations, to improve market intelligence, and to express positions on specific trade issues. The ECCK Committees are managed by Directors assigned by the ECCK, and Committee Chairmen are elected by members.
Forums
While Committees address industry-specific issues to Korean government counterparts, Forums focus primarily on cross-industry topics such as human resources or corporate social responsibilities. The ECCK Forums are held on a regular basis throughout the year.
Events
The ECCK organizes conferences and seminars of industrial relevance for knowledge sharing. Formal and informal networking events are hosted to encourage information exchange and business relationships. Furthermore, the ECCK also functions as the first point of contact for European executives and officials coming to Korea.
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.