September 2023 Report
AustCham Korea
Welcome to AustCham Korea, the peak body representing Australian and Korean business interests
CHAMBER NEWS
AustCham Korea supports Team Australia at H2 MEET EXPO
On the 13th of September, AustCham Korea attended the H2 MEET expo in support of the Australia-Korea business community and members under the #TeamAustralia umbrella.
H2 MEET, which started as the 'H2 Mobility+Energy Show' title, has now become an international event covering the entire hydrogen industry. It aims to build business partnerships and create tangible results with the participation of many global exhibitors and institutions equipped with cutting-edge technologies in the hydrogen field.
With many Australian industry delegates hosted at the Team Australia booth, it was also impressive that both POSCO and Korea Zinc showcased their work within the Australia-Korea energy space with large visual booths. In addition to meeting new and existing hydrogen representatives, the Chamber attended Austrade's Australia Country Day session, which hosted presentations from AustCham Korea Members FFI, Pilot Energy, NSW Government, QLD Government, and SA State Government.
After seeing the positive feedback from attendees, the Chamber is confident that H2 MEET will continue to grow, as will the opportunities for bilateral trade and investment within this field.
AustCham Korea at the 44th KABC-AKBC Joint Meeting
AustCham Korea would like to congratulate the organisers for 44th KABC-AKBC Joint Meeting in Seoul on 8th of September.
The two-day program attracted a large number of delegates from Australia and Korea, and featured speeches from interim AKBC Chairman John Walker AM, KABC Chairman Choi Jeong-woo, Western Australian Premier, Roger Cook, and the Australian Ambassador to Korea, H.E Catherine Raper.
The Joint Meeting provided a great platform for the Australian-Korean business community to gather, network, discuss, and share industry-related updates. Day two consisted of many seminars and panel discussions on five key sectors, including ‘Promoting Research and Industry Cooperation’, ‘Critical Minerals’, ‘Defense and Space', 'Innovation in Traditional Industries’, and ‘Energy – Green Transition’.
In addition to seeing the Chamber’s Tier One membership, Eastpoint Partners, Investment NSW, Korea Zinc, and POSCO Holdings playing a prominent role at the Joint Meeting, the Chamber would like to congratulate its Chair, Mr. Ross Gregory, who led the panel discussion on Critical Minerals.
The program also included many touching remarks and a commemoration video for the late AKBC Chairman, the Hon Simon Crean, who suddenly passed away earlier this year.
The next Joint Meeting will take place in Perth, Western Australia in September 2024.
AustCham Korea Co-Hosts the South Australia Grand Wine Tasting Event
AustCham Korea proudly co-hosted the South Australia Grand Wine Tasting event alongside the South Australian Government on Wednesday, August 30 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul.
The event was a great success, bringing together both local and expat communities in Seoul for an unforgettable evening. With DJ Sterling keeping the crowd entertained with chillaxed beats, guests were treated to over 170 world-class wines from 53 esteemed wineries in South Australia, paired alongside a delicious 5 stay Australian-style BBQ.
To add to the excitement of the evening, there was a lucky draw at the end of the night with attendees having the chance to win a Hyatt staycation, return flights to Hong Kong courtesy of Cathay Pacific, and a whole host of premium food and beverage good packs, kindly donated by South Australian business community.
AustCham Korea would like to thank the South Australian government for all their work in co-hosting the event and wishes the best of luck to all wine vendors who participated.
AustCham Korea Co-Hosts H2 MEET Networking Function
Leveraging our in-country network, the Chamber had the pleasure of co-hosting the H2Meet pre-networking function on the 12th of September.
Before H2 MEET, the world’s largest hydrogen trade show, Austrade Korea and AustCham Korea co-hosted a pre-networking function at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, which was attended by around 90 guests, including an Australian delegation of energy representatives and Tier 1 (Platinum and Gold) Members from the Chamber.
The function put the spotlight on Australian and Korean organisations from industry, government, and research with strong ambitions to seek possible partnership opportunities bilaterally in energy transition, including hydrogen.
Throughout the event, attendees had the opportunity to network and hear about the latest clean energy updates from participating State governments eager to seek collaboration with Korean partners. AustCham Korea would like to thank Austrade for their partnership on the event and look forward to working with its energy-related stakeholders at upcoming events.
AustCham Korea Welcomes Shelly Lee, the new Project Manager
The Chamber is glad to officially welcome our new Project Manager, Shelly Lee(이예랑) to the team!
Shelly Lee is the Project Manager at the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea.
With diverse experience in marketing, journalism, and various business development roles, Shelly is motivated to contribute her values to strengthen the bilateral relationship between South Korea and Australia.
Shelly is a bilingual who spent most of her childhood in New Zealand and continued to build her career in the hospitality industry in Alice Springs and Gold Coast, Australia. Since then, with her immense interest in the Australian culture through her own experiences, she worked with the Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) as a project manager in South Korea.
With a strong desire to further develop the Australian-Korean trade and investment relationship, she has now teamed up with AustCham Korea. Shelly will be overseeing the chamber's engagement across social media, events, and membership.
HRD Training Tuesday
On September 12th, AustCham Korea proudly supported the most recent HRD Training Seminar, co-hosted by the French and German Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Valérie Hotton, a highly accomplished senior sales and marketing manager with 20+ years of experience, led the session on coaching leadership and managerial skills and defining the 3 crucial leadership postures: The Visionary, The Boss, and The Coach.
Business+ Forum - Korean Trend Insights
On September 13th, AustCham Korea supported the 11th edition of the Business+ Forum, titled 'Korean Trend Insights: The Flow and Implications of Consumer Trends'.
The event was well attended by business leaders and representatives of various embassies in Korea. The Chamber would like to congratulate the ITCCK for hosting the event and looking forward to the next instalment of the Business+ Forum.
Upcoming Events
[Event] Big Aussie BBQ
AustCham Korea invites you to its famous Sundowner networking night, 'BIG AUSSIE BBQ', at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on Friday, 13 October.
Bringing together local and expat communities in Seoul, the BIG AUSSIE BBQ event will showcase a premium Australian BBQ, world-class wines, refreshing Peroni beers and great entertainment under the stars at the Grand Hyatt Seoul.
Hosted outside at the poolside gazebo, why not end the week with great food, beverages and friends? Tickets are limited.
EVENT DETAILS
*For special student rate, please contact Shelly(shelly.lee@austchamkorea.org)
Notice
The AustCham Korea office will be closed from Thursday, September 28th, and will re-open Wednesday, October 4th.
From the Board and Secretariat, we with you a happy and healthy Chuseok.
즐거운 한가위 되시길 바랍니다. 추석 연휴 잘 보내세요!
[External Event]
30 September 2023
AFL Grand Final Viewing Event 2023
A shoutout to those interested in AFL to save the date. AFL South Korea will host a community viewing event at Chillhops Brewing Co. Itaewan Project on Saturday, 30 September.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: September 30, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM (KST)
Venue: Chillhops Itaewon Project
[External Event]
6 October - 9 October
2023 Jeju International Peace Tournament
A fun tournament with people of all skill levels promoting Jeju tourism and "sports diplomacy" with a few international teams (club teams) from Australia is set in beautiful Jeju Island.
Accommodation, team uniform, food and transport during the tournament and unique experience is included!
For any event or sponsorship enquiries, please contact Eddie Rimmington, eddie@gogozingmigration.com
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New Member Spotlight
Fortescue Future Industries(FFI) Becomes a Silver Sponsor
AustCham Korea would like to welcome Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) as its newest Silver Member.
Fortescue is a global metals and green energy company recognised for its culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.
FFI is committed to producing green hydrogen, containing zero carbon, from renewable electricity.
Find out more about FFI below.
AustCham Korea would like to welcome the Northern Territory Government of Australia as its newest Silver Member.
The department’s vision is to support the achievement of a $40 billion economy by 2030 by balancing robust and efficient regulation and sustainable and competitive industry growth strategies.
To achieve this for the Northern Territory, key industry sectors will need to grow, so working with our local businesses to ensure they have the capability and resources to meet our economic challenges is paramount.
Find out more about Australia's Northern Territory below.
Member News
Western Australian Premier's Visit to Seoul
AustCham Korea would like to thank Western Australian Premier Roger Cook for taking the time to speak with its Chairman, Ross Gregory and Executive Director, Rowan Petz, during the KABC-AKBC 44th Joint Meeting.
The Premier is in Seoul to promote bilateral trade opportunities between Western Australia and the Republic of Korea.
Voice Referendum 2023
Australians will be asked to vote in a referendum on 14 October. The Australian Embassy in Korea will provide in-person voting from Monday 9 October to Saturday 14 October, between 9:30am and 4:30pm (closed for lunch on weekdays between 12:30 and 1:30pm).
For more information, visit the AEC’s website: Referendum 2023 (www.aec.gov.au/referendums/)
Elecseed signs an Agreement for a Green Hydrogen Project
AustCham Korea's proud member, Elecseed signes an agreement for a green hydrogen project.
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) is joining South Australia's green cement conversion project through an MOU and SOC with the South Australian State Government, Hallett Group, and Elecseed.
Unlike traditional cement production, which emits significant carbon, green cement relies on hydrogen from solar power and electrolysis, reducing emissions. Surplus hydrogen will be used in nearby filling stations.
The partnership aims to promote green hydrogen production, foster a competitive export industry, boost South Australia's hydrogen sector, develop the domestic market, and assess feasibility for the Green Cement Conversion Project.
Chris Kim (CBRE Korea) Addresses Korea Facility Manager Candidates
On September 8, Chris Kim (AustCham Korea Board Member), director and head of Workplace Strategy at CBRE Korea, shared insights on "Human Factors in Workplace" with candidates pursuing the Korea Facility Manager Certificate at Seoul National University.
This esteemed certificate, offered by the Korea Facility Management Association, is highly regarded in the field of facility management in Korea. The event drew commercial real estate, HR, IT, and facility management professionals from both domestic and multinational companies.
The session occurred at the Hoam Faculty House, Seoul National University, and the Korea Facility Management Association (KFMA) hosted. Chris Kim's contribution underscores the growing importance of human-centered workplace strategies in modern facility management.
Fostering Global Citizenship at Dulwich College Seoul
Dulwich College Seoul had the joy of welcoming Gabby Green, a proud alumna from the class of 2019, back to their campus. Gabby led their students in an enriching dialogue about the importance of intercultural communication and understanding, principles at the heart of an organisation she founded, New Global Normal.
Gabby wanted to play to her strength of being a Third-Culture Kid (Australian who grew up in Hong Kong and Korea and went to school with students from over 40 countries) – a “superpower” as she called it – to bridge cultural gaps and foster global harmony in a world that is increasingly interconnected yet plagued by divisions. Her youth-led initiative aims to change the world for the better and Dulwich College Seoul could not be prouder of her leadership.
Gabby graduated University of St. Andrews with honours and is slated to attend London School of Economics for a master’s degree. She took a gap year to focus on expanding the work she started thought New Global Normal – founding a Dulwich College Seoul chapter and seeking to further expand the organisation’s reach worldwide.
Gabby’s visit perfectly encapsulates the Dulwich ethos—that active and meaningful engagement across different cultures is an invaluable investment in a more harmonious global future.
Conrad Seoul Wins Three World Travel Awards
Conrad Seoul has won awards at World Travel Awards, which is often referred to as the Oscars of the travel industry.
In this 30th edition of the World Travel Awards, Conrad Seoul was crowned as the winners in three categories for 2023: South Korea's Leading Business Hotel 2023, South Korea's Leading Luxury Hotel 2023, and South Korea's Leading Hotel Suite 2023.
AustCham Korea would like to congratulate our Silver member, Conrad Seoul.
UNSW Business School Global Business Practicum
UNSW are inviting companies in Seoul to host 4~5 students for a four-week virtual project and two weeks of on-site professional experience in June-August 2024 as part of UNSW Global Business Practicum Course.
The high achieving students will act as a cross-disciplinary consulting team exploring solutions and generating creative ideas for some business challenges or projects important to your company.
If you are interested in being a host and partnering with UNSW, please contact the Engagement Team via engagebusiness@unsw.edu.au by 30 December 2023.
Special Member's Deal on Manuka Honey
Small Business Member 'First Button' has kindly offered a special for AustCham Members for their 'Manuka Gold' Australian Manuka Honey MGO 50+ 250-gram jar.
The promotion is 'Buy one jar and receive a second jar free of charge.' The price is 35,000 Korean won, including shipping to the member's address.
Members can order by emailing:admin@firstbutton.kr
Find out more about the product below.
Gogozing Migration 2023 Chuseok Promotion
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