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Malaga strengthens ties with South Korea with the inauguration of the first honorary consulate of this country on the Costa del Sol. At the head of it will be the lawyer Javier Cremades, also president of the Chamber of Commerce of this Asian power in Malaga, which has specified that it will have jurisdiction in Granada, Almeria and Jaen.
This event was attended by the Ambassador of South Korea in Spain, Lim Soosuk, who has taken advantage of his visit to the capital of the Costa del Sol to strengthen economic, educational and cultural relations with the Malaga destination.
The day began with a meeting with local businessmen from important sectors such as tourism, technology and trade in which this country has great interest. Later, he met with the rector of the University of Malaga, Teodomiro Lopez, and the mayor of the city, Francisco de la Torre, who has moved the interest in promoting new relationships with a focus on the technological and cultural Malaga after recognizing the similarities between the two destinations and the passion that awakens the Costa del Sol in South Korea.
The event will feature South Korean writer Sohn Mina, author of the book Spain, You Are Freedom, which became a bestseller with over 500,000 copies sold, as well as students from the Culinary Institute of Barcelona: Jieun Lee, Rafael Estrada, and solo dancer of the Spanish National Ballet, Yaegee Park.
The Korean Cultural Center of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Spain presents the second concert of the Korean Classical Music Series 2024 with the debut of the new duo formed by cellist Woongwhee Moon and pianist Daniel Delgado.
The seventh edition of the Korean Classical Music Series 2024, organized by the Korean Cultural Center in Spain in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, will be held on Tuesday, November 5 at 7 p.m. in the Royal Assembly Hall. Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando (Calle de Alcalá 13, 28014, Madrid).
Members of the Spain-Korea Chamber of Commerce were present at the celebration of the IV Conference of the Vargas Llosa Chair, which was held at Jaral de la Mira, in El Escorial. The event, which has as its motto "A meeting for Culture in Freedom", brings together great figures from the business, political and cultural worlds from both sides of the Atlantic. This year, among other personalities, it included the participation of the president-elect of Venezuela, Edmundo González Urrutia, the writer Félix de Azúa and the former presidents of Chile, Eduardo Frei, and of Mexico, Felipe Calderón.Members of the Spain-Korea Chamber of Commerce were present at the celebration of the IV Conference of the Vargas Llosa Chair, which was held at Jaral de la Mira, in El Escorial. The event, which has as its motto "A meeting for Culture in Freedom", brings together great figures from the business, political and cultural worlds from both sides of the Atlantic. This year, among other personalities, it included the participation of the president-elect of Venezuela, Edmundo González Urrutia, the writer Félix de Azúa and the former presidents of Chile, Eduardo Frei, and of Mexico, Felipe Calderón.
As its founder, Nobel Prize winner for Literature Mario Vargas Llosa, points out, "the fundamental reason for this Chair is to stimulate cultural exchanges, mainly literary ones, between Spain and the vast area of the Spanish language."
As in previous years, the major Korean car company, KIA, was one of the main sponsors of the event, allowing attendees to appreciate the latest models of the prestigious brand's high-end cars.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Soosuk Lim, participated in the 10th edition of the Prodware – Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo Dialogues held on October 17 and 18 at the Euroforum Palacio de los Infantes Hotel, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. The Dialogues on this occasion focused on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI). At the gala dinner of this event, together with Ambassador Lim, the Ambassadors of China, Yao Jing; India, Sir Dinesh Kumar Patnaik; and Japan, Takahiro Nakamae participated. Each Ambassador expressed the point of view of his country on a topic of such importance and relevance before an audience composed of businessmen and high-level executives. General Félix Sanz Roldán, former director of the CNI, also participated, who commented on the challenges facing an interconnected and digitalized world. In his speech, Ambassador Lim expressed his belief that the AI revolution will determine Korea's future in the next 30 years. For this reason, his country is determined to position itself as the world's third AI power by 2027. To achieve this, in September of this year, Korea created the National Committee on Artificial Intelligence to unify the efforts of the government and the private sector. Korea is also committed to addressing the risks posed by AI, which is why it will establish a national AI security center in November of this year. This year, Korea has held two summits to address the issue of AI security. One was held in Seoul together with the United Kingdom, and the other was on responsible military use. Ambassador Lim noted that his country is taking the lead in preparing the AI Action Summit to be hosted by France in February 2025.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Soosuk Lim, participated in the 10th edition of the Prodware – Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo Dialogues held on October 17 and 18 at the Euroforum Palacio de los Infantes Hotel, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. The Dialogues on this occasion focused on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI). At the gala dinner of this event, together with Ambassador Lim, the Ambassadors of China, Yao Jing; India, Sir Dinesh Kumar Patnaik; and Japan, Takahiro Nakamae participated. Each Ambassador expressed the point of view of his country on a topic of such importance and relevance before an audience composed of businessmen and high-level executives. General Félix Sanz Roldán, former director of the CNI, also participated, who commented on the challenges facing an interconnected and digitalized world. In his speech, Ambassador Lim expressed his belief that the AI revolution will determine Korea's future in the next 30 years. For this reason, his country is determined to position itself as the world's third AI power by 2027. To achieve this, in September of this year, Korea created the National Committee on Artificial Intelligence to unify the efforts of the government and the private sector. Korea is also committed to addressing the risks posed by AI, which is why it will establish a national AI security center in November of this year. This year, Korea has held two summits to address the issue of AI security. One was held in Seoul together with the United Kingdom, and the other was on responsible military use. Ambassador Lim noted that his country is taking the lead in preparing the AI Action Summit to be hosted by France in February 2025.
The Korean Cultural Center (Paseo de la Castellana, 15) inaugurates, in collaboration with the Escuela de Arte3, the exhibition "Duality: Word Against Paper," a unique showcase of handmade jewelry and crafts inspired by Hangeul (the Korean alphabet) and Hanji (traditional Korean paper). This exhibition, held as part of the Hangeul Week organized by the Center itself, will be open to the public for free from September 5 to October 31, 2024, and will provide an immersion into Korean culture through complementary events.
The Korean Cultural Center in Spain is pleased to announce the 16th edition of the Korean Film Festival in Madrid, which will take place on October 17 and 18, 2024, at the Cine Capitol (Calle Gran Vía, 41). Under the theme “THE STRANGE,” this festival promises a unique experience with a carefully curated selection of suspenseful films, thrillers, and supernatural elements, exploring the darkest and most mystical depths of Korean culture, with special attention to shamanism.
On Thursday, June 27 at 7 PM, Jong-hyun Jin and Jay Seung Jaegal, VFX supervisors at DEXTER STUDIOS, the leading Korean visual effects company behind blockbuster hits such as Parasite (2019), Train to Busan (2016), and Along with the Gods (2017-2018) among others, will participate in the new edition of K-DRAMA MOIM 2024 (K-Drama Club) and talk to us about what goes on behind the scenes of visual effects in Korean series or K-dramas.
On June 21 at 6:30 PM, we will inaugurate the third edition of the K-Fashion exhibition titled: "EYES! It's not a showcase, it's an exhibition" by Yerim Kim, founder of the brand "EYES (www.ojos.kr)" and a fashion designer adored by Idols (K-Pop singers), who is making waves with her futuristic and sporty designs.
On June 5th, the members of the Spain-Korea Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon in honor of the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Mr. Bahk Sahnghoon, who will soon complete his diplomatic mission in Spain. The President of the Chamber, Mr. Javier Cremades, highlighted the valuable support and collaboration that the Ambassador, as honorary president, always provided to the Chamber. The honoree expressed his deep gratitude for the affection he received from all those present. The luncheon concluded with the presentation of a plaque to Ambassador Bahk in recognition of his extraordinary efforts in promoting commercial and business relations between Spain and Korea.
Cámara de Comercio España-Corea and Spain Is Excellence invite you to discover everything about the marketing of Spanish olive oil and its attractiveness for the Korean market. With the participation in the forum of prominent professionals in the sector:
- Salomé Martinez Aparicio: Deputy Director of the Food Industry of ICEX
- Ana Fernández Zamora: Director of Employment, Promotion and Tourism at Diputación de Jaén
- Rafael Pico: Director of Asoliva
- Juampi Postigo Pich-Aguilera: Member of the Board of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Korea
- Josep Palau: Export Director of Aceites Conde de Benalúa
- Date and time: May 23, from 12:00 to 14:00
- Location: C. de Jorge Juan, 30, 28001 Madrid
We will finish with an exquisite tasting of the Jaén Selección 2024 Extra Virgin Olive Oils. You can't miss it!
Kia Iberia has appointed Alfredo Guerra as its new Marketing Director, with immediate effect. In his new role, he will oversee the marketing and communication programs of the brand and will be responsible for strategic marketing, coordinating and adapting the European headquarters' strategy to the Spanish market.
Guerra will be part of the company's senior management team, where, given his engineering background and extensive experience in sales, after-sales, and marketing, he will bring a valuable technical and commercial aspect that will drive the company's marketing strategy.
Guerra possesses a global vision of the business strategy and an understanding of customer needs and expectations. His previous experience provides him with a comprehensive perspective on the customer lifecycle, from identifying opportunities to delivering personalized solutions and providing post-sales support.
Of Spanish nationality and 46 years old, Alfredo holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from UEM, as well as an executive MBA and other postgraduate studies focused on strategic sales and marketing management. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, having worked with brands like Iveco and subsequently with KIA since 2010.
The Korean Cultural Center in Spain, in collaboration with the Gugak National Traditional Music Museum (part of the National Gugak Center), is inaugurating the exhibition: illustrating the history of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the development of its music, dance, and rituals, as well as historical documents of value, with its main piece being the Im-in-jin-yeon-do screen, recognized as Cultural Heritage of Metropolitan Seoul No. 543 and 544.
- GS Inima together with its partner, TAQA, has signed the Water Purchase Agreement with EWEC for the 70 million imperial gallons per day seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant, Shuweihat 4 RO IWP.
- GS Inima, TAQA and EWEC also announced financial closing for Shuweihat 4 RO Seawater Desalination Project for a total value of USD 444
- This is the first project that GS Inima has won in the UAE and significantly, the largest desalination project awarded to the company.
EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing, and supply of water and electricity across the UAE, has awarded GS Inima, in consortium with the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utility companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Build – Own – Operate (BOO) contract for the Shuweihat 4 Reverse Osmosis (S4 RO) Independent Water Project (IWP) in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The S4 RO project will be located within the Shuweihat Power and Water Complex, and will involve the development, financing, construction, operation, maintenance, and ownership of the standalone greenfield RO seawater desalination plant. The plant will desalinate seawater using low-carbon intensive RO technology and supply up to 70 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) of potable water, equivalent to 318,225 cubic meters per day, enhancing the security of water supply in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region.
From October 26 to 28 we celebrate the 15th edition of the Korean Film Festival in Spain under the title, Spinning History: Joseon Dynasty. The festival has a total of five films that will be screened at the Capitol Cinemas.
Until now, World Expos used to be held as state-of-the-art hardware exhibitions in large pavilions. However, the international community needs to orient its efforts to transform and develop the World Expo around a new concept. It needs to be turned into a platform for solutions to global challenges that seeks realistic, creative and innovative measures, rather than limiting it to a mere display of technological hardware. With this critical orientation, the Republic of Korea is devoting its utmost efforts to hold a new-concept World Expo in Busan, under the theme Transforming our World, Navigating to a Better Future.
For more information, please click here. The great Korean challenge of a new concept World Expo in Busan
Korean cuisine has evolved over the years of social and political change. Originating from ancient agriculture and nomadic traditions on the Korean Peninsula and southern Manchuria, Korean cuisine has changed through complex interactions between the environment and different cultural trends.
The Hyatt Regency Hespería Madrid hotel hosted the Korea-Spain Luxury Tourism Forum on Wednesday, February 15, organized by the Spain-Korea Chamber of Commerce and Spain is Excellence, the Tourism and Culture Consortium for Spanish Excellence.
The event was presented by Jorge Salaverry, Secretary General of the Spain-Korea Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing that for Korean tourists, Spain is the second preferred destination in the world. "Before Spain, the country they visit the most is the United States" and added that "the increase in Korean tourism to our country has been exponential, going from 50,000 people in 2010 to 630,000 in 2019. And although it is true that these are pre- pandemic, there is no doubt that 2019 levels will be recovered very quickly.” He also pointed out that the Spain-Korea Chamber of Commerce is the organization that promotes and encourages all commercial exchanges between the two countries.
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In its new efforts to continue expanding in Europe, Wallapop, the platform for buying and selling second-hand products has made a new round of investment with which it has managed to get Naver, South Korea's leading web search engine, to contribute around 81 million euros. Naver had already invested in Wallapop in 2021 with the aim of expanding its influence abroad.
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It is increasingly common to see how in beauty routines Korean products and techniques become daily beauty essentials. And no wonder, the steps are so simple and the results so amazing that they always succeed wherever they go. It happened with the bubble mask cleansing masks, with the cica-cream and it has also happened with the deep hydration technique "layering".
Seoraksan is the highest mountain in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province in South Korea. It is located in the national park of the same name, near the city of Sokcho. After Hallasan volcano on eju Island and Jirisan in the south, Seoraksan is the third highest mountain in South Korea.
Seongsu dong is a neighborhood known for its artisanal cafeterias and organic food restaurants that occupy converted old warehouses. The main attractions are the airy Daerim Changgo coffee shop, which exhibits works by emerging artists, and Seongsu Handmade Shoe Street, with shops and a weekend market.
On October 27, Spain is Excellence, the tourism and culture consortium for Spanish excellence, organized a meeting in Madrid in which the potential of these markets for luxury tourism was valued. Ana Alonso, CEO of Spain is Excellence, pointed out that "for next year, we have three trade missions scheduled for Brazil, Korea and the Emirates", since the three markets represent a challenge for said tourism segment. Regarding South Korea, Jorge Salaverry, general secretary of the Spain-Korea Chamber of Commerce, explained that “the Korean is a tourist who loves Spain”. In 2009, 119,000 Koreans visited our country, and ten years later, in 2019, before the pandemic, 630,000 arrived. Spain is the second most visited destination for them, after the United States.
The South Korean carmaker Kia closed the month of March as the best-selling brand in the Spanish market for the first time in the 30 years it has been in Spain, as reported in a statement. In the third month of the year, the company sold 4,906 units in the Peninsula and Balearic Islands, a 16% increase in the year-on-year comparison, and achieved a market share of 8.7%, 3.6 points more than in March 2021.
Last 24th March, a Webinar on the Korean cosmetics market was held at the Spain-Korea Chamber of Commerce. A market that requires knowledge about the culture and the consumer, but very interesting for Spanish companies and vice versa. The speakers in the Webinar were Javier García-Hirschfield, Director of International Partners B.U. Cantabria Labs, Young-Ju Ahn, General Manager of Kotra, Verónica Fisas, Executive Director of ASPAC and Natura Bissé International S.A., Darío José Sáez, Economic and Commercial Counselor of the Spanish Embassy in Seoul, and finally as moderator, Jorge Salaverry, Secretary General of the Chamber.
The UTE GS Inima Environment / Ciclagua will be in charge of the operation and maintenance of this facility that provides service to an estimated population of 30 thousand inhabitants.
The Public Entity for Wastewater Sanitation of the Valencian Community (EPSAR) has awarded the operation and maintenance service of the Crevillente Wastewater Treatment Plant to the joint venture formed by GS Inima (50%) and Ciclagua (50%). (Alicante). With a duration of 4 years, the total award amount is 3.4 million euros.
The bid submitted by GS Inima in a joint venture with Ciclagua and Lagunketa has been chosenThe bid submitted by GS Inima in a joint venture with Ciclagua and Lagunketa has been chosenfor the operation and maintenance service of several D.W.W.S. and associated pumpingstations of the Rioja Alavesa sewerage system and Casablanca P.W.W.S. The 2.5-million-eurocontract, which starts on February 15, will supply drinking water to four industrial areas: thecurrent Casablanca I industrial estate, the new Casablanca II industrial estate, the El Carrascalindustrial estate and the Viña Rea winery. In addition, the 6 treatment plants included in thecontract will treat the water of 14,000 inhabitants.
Margarita López, director of the Foro de Foros Foundation and Rafael Bueno, representative of Casa Asia, participated as presenters of the event.
The objective of the event was to talk about the dynamism of Korean culture, in its different facets.
Margarita commented on the evolution of the factors that have made Korean society echo in the world: the Gangnam Style dance, the movie Parasites, the Squid Game series... With the awakening of Korean culture, as a result of these events, the rest of the world has been allowed to discover Korean literature, cinema, music and also Gastronomy.
To analyze Korean culture, four speakers spoke at the event about this awakening: Eugenia UhJeen Lee, Julia Rodriguez Castillo, Victoria Hom and Enrique Garcelan.
In this interesting meeting, the presenters discussed about the history, as well as the political, cultural, musical, gastronomic present, about the Korean economy, and in general, the international importance of Korea, which is increasingly growing.
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The nature of Korea springs from Gi, energy capable of turning a small seed into a large and robust tree. The four clearly differentiated seasons, the mountains that cover 70% of the country and the sea that surrounds almost the entire peninsula are energy springs that have made Korea a hidden treasure for ecology, with natural heritage recognized by UNESCO
Jeong means respect for others. The Korean spirit has been since time immemorial, closely linked to humanism, and seeking the welfare of others. This spirit has created a tradition of respect, which has led to unparalleled culture and manners. Jeon is the love and affection in relationships between parents and children, old and young, friends, relatives, and visitors and foreigners. It is the spirit of welcoming with a generous smile, offering hospitality to all guests.
Its top three manufacturers, LG Energy Solution Ltd, SK Innovation and Samsung SDI, supplied 31% of global batteries in the first half of the year.
There has been a major shift in South Korea's approach to what is seen as a new, high-growth industry: electric vehicle batteries. It is positioning itself as a leader in the global electric vehicle supply chain. Its top three manufacturers, LG Energy Solution Ltd, SK Innovation and Samsung SDI, supply 31% of global batteries.
Every year from the end of March to the beginning of April, Korea's biggest cherry blossom festival takes place in Jinhae.
On Friday, July 9, Ambassador Bahk Sahnghoon attended the delivery of dispatches and appointments of the new officers of the Army 2021, which took place at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza.
During the event, chaired by King Felipe VI, Ambassador Bahk handed over his dispatch and encouraged cadet Lee Yong-bin, who completed the two-year dispatch training course.
- The Spanish tennis player has been one of the first people to know the new Kia EV6 live in Spain.
- Always watch for news of the brand, confessed to have a special interest in this model, which redefines the boundaries of electric mobility for its technology, design, performance, and space.
- The Kia EV6 offers much of what Rafa Nadal asks of a car: comfort, space, visibility, equipment, and technology… but with a discreet spirit and without sacrificing performance. "I loved it; I want one!" he said at the end of the match.
Madrid, May 18, 2021 - Rafael Nadal, Kia's World Ambassador, is one of the best tennis players of all time as he has just made clear again with his tenth title in Rome, with which he already has 36 Masters 1,000, which is join the 20 Grand Slam achieved in his career.
Ignacio Villegas
Kia Media
- 33,971 Kia were sold in Europe in January 2021.
- This large market share comes in the midst of a huge market downturn.
Madrid, February 24, 2021 - Kia has achieved its best market share recorded in its history in the European automobile market in January 2021. According to data provided by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (EAMA), the market share of Kia in Europe reached 4% in January, compared to 3.5 achieved in all of 2020.
Kia's sales in Europe * fell 10.4% to 33,971 units in January, due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the region. In any case, the brand has been less affected than the rest of the European market, which fell by 25.7% in the same period, therefore Kia's market share has grown to an all-time high of 4%.
In the words of Jason Jeong, President of Kia Europe: “The new car market remains extremely challenging, both for Kia and the industry. However, our sales teams and dealer partners across Europe have worked very hard to keep the business going and deliver the new vehicles to buyers. Thanks to this excellent work, Kia has achieved its best market share in Europe. "
* Source: EAMA, EU + EFTA + UK sales
Bulguksa Temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic flair of the stone relics are well known throughout the world.
9 Oct 2020 | Source: Club influencers
Jaime de Jaráiz
This year we are facing an exceptional situation. Following the arrival of COVID-19 in our lives, now more than ever there is a great concern in society for cleanliness, hygiene and especially health. This concern extends to all types of viruses, bacteria and pollution of the air, forests and oceans. All these factors influence the quality and hygiene of the environment and affect our organism to a great extent.
We interviewed the general manager of Kia in Spain, who told us how the pandemic is influencing the sector in Spain and the prospects of the brand and the sector in general for the next year.
How is Kia facing the crisis of the pandemic in Spain?
Dealers are betting on digital sales, which is not the same as online sales, to facilitate the purchasing process, with major promotional campaigns that will allow us to save the year with a lower drop than the global market and close with about 45,000 units.
The Samsung group, the largest business conglomerate in South Korea, announced today the death at the age of 78 of its president, Lee Kun-hee, the richest man in the country who had been admitted to a Seoul hospital since 2014 due to a heart attack that left him incapacitated.
Samsung said in a statement that Lee "passed away on October 25 accompanied by his family, including vice president (of the group) Jay Y. Lee," known as Lee Jae-yong and that, as heir to the empire his father ran, he has He has been in charge of the conglomerate since his father was bedridden more than six years ago.
On Wednesday, September 30, a ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Spain and the Republic of Korea took place at the Casino of Madrid.
To commemorate this important event, the book "Spain and Korea. Towards a New Strategic Partnership", edited by Mr. Alvaro Hidalgo and Mr. Alfonso Ojeda. The presentation of the book was made by His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Hong-jo Chun, who briefly described the content of the book, pointing out that it is divided into three parts: first, the evolution and evaluation of the 70 years of relations between Spain and Korea and the perspectives for the future; second, the economic relations between the two countries; and finally, the cultural relations and human exchanges between Spain and Korea. It is a very valuable text both for its content and for the level of the people who contributed to its writings. Of the 30 articles it contains, 15 were written by Korean authors and 15 by Spanish authors. The book was prefaced by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of both countries and among the authors of the articles are the former Prime Minister, Mr. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, the former Secretary General of the UN, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, the former Rector of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Mr. Park Chul, the President of the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Park Yongmaan, the President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Mr. José Luis Bonet Ferrer. Mr. Alvaro Hidalgo, President of the Spanish Center for Korean Research and one of the book's editors, also took the floor.
At the 70th anniversary commemoration ceremony, the former Prime Minister, Mr. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, was present. In his speech, he expressed his great admiration for Korea and highlighted the fact that in the 7 decades of diplomatic relations there has never been any conflict between the two countries, and acknowledged that it is thanks to Korea that Spain enjoys the status of permanent guest at the G20. The Ambassador was accompanied at the ceremony by, among others, the Secretary of State for Trade, Ms. Xiana Méndez, the Secretary General for Industry and SMEs, Mr. Raúl Blanco, the Director General for North America, Eastern Europe, Asia and the Pacific of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Ms. Ana María Salomon, and the President of the Spain-Korea Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Javier Cremades.
Also participating in the event through video conferences were the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Ms. Arancha González Laya; the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Josep Piqué, and the President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Mr. José Luis Bonet.
Standing firm in the face of crisis as a global hub for cutting-edge technologies and innovation.
Special Contribution by
Kwon Pyung-oh
President and CEO of KOTRA
KOTRA President and CEO offers insight on the current status of Korea in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the country’s next steps to position itself as a global hub for high-tech and innovation.
Rapidly changing international trade and investment environment
Through 127 overseas offices in 84 countries around the world, KOTRA closely monitors the global market trends in real time. After some observation, I can clearly see the discrepancy between life before and after COVID-19. In other words, I feel as if we are currently in the midst of a vicious typhoon.
On July 7, 2020, the 21st Economic Cooperation Committee Spain - Korea was held, organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, together with the Secretary of State for Trade/ICEX and the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE) in collaboration with the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
The session provided the opportunity to learn first-hand about the possibilities of cooperation between Spain and Korea in the current situation post Covid 19, offering information from experts from both countries, as well as from the Spanish and Korean Ambassadors, among others.
On 17 June our Corporate member IE University organizes in collaboration with the Spanish Chambers of Commerce network in Asia, an online seminar inviting Susana Malcorra, Dean of the IE School of Global and Public Affairs.
The future brings us challenges of diverse types beyond the economic reconstruction needed after the coronavirus. Dean Malcorra will cover:
• How do we envision new globalization?
• How do we build a more sustainable world?
• How do we leverage from the disruption produced by new technologies?
• How do we design a new social compact?
These and more angles will be covered, as we look into the near and medium-term future.
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2020
Place: Zoom Online Webinar
Time: 17:00 – 18:00 JST (KOREA TIME)
Language: English
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 17 May, 12:00pm
More info:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqdBefwPKiJ58ko_9eAf0t2igd-a7VpcldmXMm4AhR96gHyA/viewform
Korea Foundation
VIRTUAL DIALOGUE
Date & Time: June 17, 17:00 (Korea) / June 17, 10:00 (Stockholm)
Organizer: Korea Foundation (KF)
Topic: COVID-19 Across the Globe: The Cases of Shouth Korea and Sweden
More Info:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Gov't lowers 2020 growth forecast to 0.1%
Author: Lee Kyung-min
Date: June, 1st 2020
Source: The Korea Times
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2020/06/367_290494.html
The government said Monday that it will invest 76 trillion won ($61.9 billion) by 2025 to strengthen digitization, eco-friendly growth and social safety nets, in a sweeping move to reinvigorate the economy hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, and the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, Yangwoo Park, have signed the Action Plan of the Biannual Tourism Program 2020-2021 to promote cooperation between governments and strengthen tourism relations between the two countries. This plan gives continuity to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the King and Queen's State visit to Seoul last October, which aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism.
Park Yang-woo, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Korea and Jorge Salaverry, Secretary General of the Spain-Korea Chamber of Commerce, at the Korean stand at FITUR.Park Yang-woo, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Korea and Jorge Salaverry, Secretary General of the Spain-Korea Chamber of Commerce, at the Korean stand at FITUR.
Queen Letizia visits the South Korean stand at the Fitur 2020 International Tourism Fair during its inauguration in Ifema, Madrid, this Wednesday. EFE
