September & October Report
AustCham Korea
Welcome to AustCham Korea, the peak body representing Australian and Korean business interests
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea sends its deepest condolences to those affected by the tragic incident in Itaewon on Saturday, October 29th. Many young lives were lost and our thoughts are with their families and friends, the injured and all affected.
In keeping with the official mourning period, the AustCham Korea report was delayed until today. We thank our members for their understanding during this time.
Board Elections Opening Soon
AustCham Korea will soon be opening nominations for the 2023 Board of Directors. For any questions, please email [email protected].
AustCham Hosts Senior Level Delegations
It is without a doubt that the past two months of September and October were some of the busiest the Chamber has ever seen, with several senior-level government delegations visiting Korea.
During this time, AustCham Korea:
AustCham Korea was delighted to support Team Australia and welcome these senior delegations from Australia to the Republic of Korea.
If you are seeking to be more engaged with the Australia-Korea business community and wish to attend future senior-level engagements with both Australian and Korean governments, be sure to reach out to the?AustCham Team.?
The Chamber would also like to thank the Australian Embassy and State Government offices for all their support, and we look forward to hosting further delegations in the coming months.
Read all about AustCham's news on our?website here.
Events, Events, Events!
During September and October, AustCham Korea had the opportunity to host and support a range of events with the focus of reconnecting the Australian, Korean and broader communities.
On Friday, October 7, 2022, the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AustCham Korea) hosted their largest major networking event of 2022, Taste of Australia 2.0.?Supported by Premium Sponsors Australian Made, Investment NSW and Woolworths, and Event Sponsors the Australian Embassy in the Republic of Korea, South Australian Government, Trade and Investment Queensland, Pepper Savings Bank and Millennium Hilton Seoul, the event?featured a brand-new menu showcasing Australian Darling Downs wagyu beef, Huon Tasmanian salmon and Coles lamb, paired carefully with a vast selection of premium wines, beers and Australian-inspired cocktails.
On Thursday, September 15, 2022, AustCham Korea hosted the third Pub Night of the year, supported by ANZA and KiwiCham. Australians and New Zealanders gathered at the Workshop in Haebangchon to watch the Bledisloe Cup, an annual rugby union competition originally staged between the national teams of Australia’s Wallabies and New Zealand’s All Blacks, contested since the 1930s. Guests were treated to complimentary charcuterie boards and Workshop-classic pie specials.
Finally, on October 27, 2022, the Australian, British, Canadian, Indian, New Zealand, Singapore and South African Chambers of Commerce gathered at the Conrad Seoul for an evening of networking and fun.Since 2008, these Chambers have traditionally hosted a yearly night of networking and reconnecting, and the revival of the Commonwealth Chambers Networking Night was highly anticipated following a brief interval due to COVID-19. The night featured a buffet of themed food from across the Commonwealth, including Australian lamb, free drinks and a lucky draw prize where AustCham Korea donated Four Pillars gin.
With 2022 coming to an end, AustCham Korea will be hosting a few more fun events for the community. Keep an eye on our channels for updates.
AustCham Korea's Team Grows
Thanks to the excellent internship programs offered by KOSAF and Griffith University, the Secretariat at the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea has grown to encompass two interns.
With Bada Jeon majoring in International Studies at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and Harna Fary undertaking a dual Bachelor of Government and International Relations/Asian Studies at Griffith University, both students are passionate about furthering the bilateral relationship between Australia and Korea, and keen to network with the AustCham Korea community.
If you'd like to reach out, you can contact Bada at [email protected], and Harna at [email protected]. AustCham Korea is delighted to have such capable interns join the Secretariat.
AustCham Korea and Members Give Back to the Community
Over the past two months, AustCham Korea has hosted and been delighted to share news of initiatives organised by the business community to give back to those in need.
On Friday, September 2, AustCham Korea hosted a special CSR activity: Community Engagement Initiative (Soup Kitchen).?On the day, members from Cochlear, Herbert Smith Freehills, Jost&Co, Millennium Hilton Seoul and Woolworths gave their time to assist?the Seoul Senior Welfare Center (???????? – ?????????) with the preparation and service of meals to disadvantaged community members.
On October 7th, AustCham Korea member Robert Walters Korea held an array of activities on their annual Global Charity Day. Staff fundraised through goodwill activities including animal rescue centre volunteering, plogging, marathon, beach clean-up, mural painting at a children’s welfare centre, and kimchi stew making at a community-based kitchen. Raising KRW 4 million, the proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders for the second year running to support its humanitarian relief efforts in conflict zones and countries affected by endemic diseases.
AustCham Korea would like to extend our special thanks to our members for their time and effort put into helping organise and run these events.
SamWoo Electronics and SYSKIM Welcome AustCham Korea and Tritium to Ansan Office
On Wednesday, October 26, AustCham Korea's Project Manager, Grace Casley, had the pleasure of being invited to the SamWoo Electronics Ansan office and factory thanks to Tritium. She was joined by Tritium's Systems Design and Integration Lead, Xavier Casley, during his visit to Korea for the CharIN Testival and Conference, Asia.
Founded in 2001 by e-mobility pioneers, Tritium designs and manufactures proprietary technology to create the world’s most advanced and reliable DC fast chargers for electric vehicles.
Thanks to Tritium, AustCham Korea had the opportunity to learn extensively about DC fast chargers, and how SamWoo Electronics is paving the way for electric vehicle charging technology in the connector market.
Catching Up Over Coffee
Between events and delegations, the AustCham Korea Secretariat is always free for a quick coffee catchup with our members and other familiar faces.
On Tuesday, September 13, AustCham Korea had the pleasure of catching up with Pip Butler, the Global Talent Officer for Hong Kong and North Asia for the Department of Home Affairs, during her most recent trip to Seoul.
Just the other week, the team also had the opportunity to chat with Mark Watson, Country Managing Partner at Silver Sponsor ERM Korea, about potential collaboration for an AustCham Korea x ERM Korea ESG seminar. Watch this space! The team was joined by Xavier Casley, Systems Design Integration Lead at Tritium.
AustCham Korea is thrilled to be hosting its November Networking Night, proudly sponsored by the University of Adelaide and supported by ANZA Korea.
Joined by a delegation of University of Adelaide students who are in-country on a Seoul Biotechnology Study Tour, the November Networking Night will be a great opportunity to network and mingle with students, business connections and members of the general community.
Hosted at Blacklist in Itaewon on Wednesday, November 30 at 6:00 pm, be sure to join us for a fun and relaxed night accompanied by some complimentary light refreshments.
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Whilst the event is free entry, guests are encouraged to register their details.
Interested in being more engaged within the Australia-Korea Business Community? The Joint Meeting between the Australia-Korea Business Council (AKBC) and the Korea-Australia Business Council (KABC) will take place in Sydney, Australia on 29 - 30 November 2022.
The 43rd AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting will see senior business executives, industry leaders and key decision-makers from the Australian and Korean bilateral corridor meet in person for the first time in two years. Hon Simon Crean, Chairman of the AKBC will lead the Australian delegation, and Jeong-woo Choi, Chairman of POSCO and the KABC will lead the Korean delegation.
Register for the event below, or contact AKBC Executive Director, Louise Clunies-Ross at [email protected] for more information.
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea is delighted to welcome?Curtin University?to the Chamber as a Silver Sponsor.
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest university, with regional campuses in Kalgoorlie and Midland, in addition to four global campuses in Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai and Mauritius. Curtin University continues to rank in the world’s top one per cent of universities and ninth in Australia, according to the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2021. It is ranked 2nd in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering in the QS world University Rankings by Subject 2021.
The University has built a reputation around innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, being at the forefront of many high-profile research projects in astronomy, biosciences, economics, mining and information technology. From 2022 Curtin University has elevated Korea engagement as an important part of its Global Futures strategy, and it now hosts the Korea Research Centre of Western Australia.
Find out more about Curtin University on their website here.
AustCham Korea's Members and Sponsors are the lifeblood of our organisation, and the Chamber would like to extend its appreciation to all those who supported us this year.??
To ensure we can continue our work in fostering and strengthening a diverse business community, the Chamber would like to seek your support once again in 2023.
The membership renewal process has begun and members should have received a friendly reminder email from our GlueUp membership platform in their inbox. If you haven't received your renewal notice or would like to discuss how the Chamber can assist you in 2023, please be sure to reach out to the secretariat team at [email protected].
Investment NSW Video Features ASM, ANZ and UNSW
As nations and industries around the world accelerate their efforts to reduce carbon emissions, New South Wales (NSW), Australia is in a prime position to become a renewable energy and clean technology powerhouse. Working together with industry, NSW has a wealth of investment opportunities available to businesses with an eye on a global Net Zero future.
Speaking on the importance of a Net Zero future, the Chamber is thrilled to see its members?Australian Strategic Materials (ASM),?ANZ?and?UNSW?featured in a recent Investment NSW video, sharing their thoughts on the importance of reaching the net zero milestone, and why NSW is leading the way in investment opportunities.
To learn more and to download the?Investment NSW?Net Zero Prospectus, visit here.
Tourism Australia's QLD Travel Reality Show Debuts With a Bang
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea is highly anticipating the impact of our Silver Sponsor,?Tourism Australia’s travel reality show, “Bucket-list Travel to the Wonderland, Australia (???? ??, ? ?? ??? ??)”, filmed by SBS Korea.
Tourism Australia has worked in conjunction with?Tourism and Events Queensland?to produce the show. A total of 8 episodes are airing at 9PM, prime time in South Korea, having started on October 27th with great success.
Tourism Australia is predicting the high impact of the show in South Korea, with the star-studded cast anticipated to help increase the destination preference of Australia and make a splash amongst Korean consumers.
AustCham Korea?loved watching the first episode and we can't wait to tune into the rest!
ASM signs MOU with Korean Development Bank for Rare Earths Supply Chain
Congratulations to?AustCham Korea's Silver Sponsor,?Australian Strategic Materials?(ASM), and its subsidiary, KSM Metals Co., Ltd, for signing a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean Development Bank (KDB) and the Chungcheongbuk-do Province to cooperate in establishing a rare earths global supply chain.
KDB is a Korean state-owned bank and has a mission of establishing and fostering the Korean economy, industries, infrastructure, and the finance and corporate system.
The MOU provides for cooperation in the areas of research and development, investment activities and development of a rare earths cluster in Chungcheongbuk-do, where ASM’s Korean Metals Plant is located.
Mott MacDonald in Forbes 2022 List of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms
Congratulations to AustCham Korea member Mott MacDonald for being included in the Forbes 2022 list of the world’s best management consulting firms and receiving recognition for their actions to deliver sustainable and resilient engineering projects.
To help business leaders choose from the wide range of consultancies, Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to launch their inaugural ranking of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. Statista has established several worldwide top lists in the field of management consultancies, and has conducted such analyses across the U.S., Germany, France, the U.K., Switzerland and Japan. To determine this list, Statista looked at the results of these country-wide top lists and created a top list of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. All six top lists are based on a similar methodology and take into account numerous recommendations from consultants and clients of consulting firms. The ranking is divided into 13 sectors—from aerospace and defense to financial institutions—and 14 functional areas—including strategy, sustainability and digital transformation.
Robert Walters Korea Wins Consumer Choice Award 2022 in Global Recruitment Consulting Category for Fourth Consecutive Year
Congratulations to AustCham Korea member Robert Walters for being awarded the Consumer Choice Grand Prize in Global Recruitment Consulting for four consecutive years. The 2022 Consumer Choice Award is organised and co-hosted by JoongAng Daily and JoongAng Sunday, and sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy, as well as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs.
Jun-Won Choi, Country Manager of Robert Walters Korea, said, “We are truly honoured to have been chosen for the Consumer Choice Award for the fourth year in a row and to have been recognised for our efforts and achievements. We will continue to seek innovative ways to operate socially responsibly and provide the best recruitment consulting service that job seekers and companies can trust by pre-emptively responding to the job market amidst the uncertain global economic situation.”