In cooperation with Busan City, we cordially invite you to our Economic Outlook Busan on February 16, 2023.

The KGCCI Economic Outlook gives exclusive insights into the developments of German Korean business relations and an economic forecast for Korea and its major industries.

The Economic Outlook is followed by a New Year Reception hosted by the German Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Korea and the Korean German Chamber of Commerce (KGCCI) with the participation of the German Ambassador and Mayor of Busan City.

We will be delighted to welcome you together with partners and friends to this outstanding event.

We are very much looking forward to seeing a vast number of you at this first event of the year in Busan!

PART 1 - Economic Outlook

• Opening Remarks by KGCCI President Dr. Martin Henkelmann
• Introduction and presentation by Busan City
• Political Outlook by Peter Winkler, Chargé d´Affaires of German Embassy to Korea
• Economic Update on Korea and its major industries by Frank Robaschik, Director/ Correspondent Korea of Germany Trade & Invest
• Update on the global economic outlook from Korea viewpoint by Charlie Lai, Senior Economist, Commerzbank Singapore
• Panel discussion and Q&A with company representatives on business expectations

*Panelists :

- Mr. Frank Robaschik, Director/ Correspondent Korea of Germany Trade & Invest

- Mr. Charlie Lay, Senior Research Analyst, Commerzbank Singapore

- Mr. Jung-Kyu Lee, Business Development Manager, TÜV SÜD Korea Ltd.

- Mr. Anthony Laurence, CEO, MAHLE Behr Korea Inc.

TRANSITION/ Networking for guests (6.30 - 7.00)

Part 2 - New Year Reception by the German Embassy with German Community

• Opening and Greeting Remarks by KGCCI Vice Chairman Mr. Hajoong Chung, President & CEO of Siemens Ltd. Seoul
• Greeting Remarks by H.E. Michael Reiffenstuel, Ambassador of German Embassy
• Congratulatory Speech by Park, Heong Joon, Mayor of Busan City
• Standing Reception and Networking
• Farewell

• Ticket for Economic Outlook Busan & Reception (Free of Charge)

• Ticket for only Reception (Free of Charge)