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03 June 2024 - Seoul, South Korea

On June 3rd, the Embassy of Belgium in Korea hosted the “Offshore Wind & Green Hydrogen Technology Day” event at COEX in Seoul, as an official side event of ENVEX 2024, focusing on “Clean Energy and Climate Neutrality.”

The event showcased Europe’s cutting-edge expertise in offshore wind and green hydrogen technologies. Over 120 domestic and international offshore wind industry professionals attended, sharing key issues related to renewable energy in Korea and Europe and exploring avenues for cooperation.

Notably, the panel session featured distinguished speakers including ECCK Director Erik Roelans, ER-Marine CEO, and Director David Taesung Yoo, and Co-CEO of Copenhagen Offshore Partners, among others.

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20 December 2023 - Ulsan, South Korea

On 20 December, 2023, ECCK President Stefan Ernst attended the 3rd Ulsan International Hydrogen Energy Forum and gave a congratulatory speech highlighting the importance of hydrogen energy in the transition towards clean energy.

The forum was hosted by Ulsan Metropolitan City and the Korea Hydrogen Industry Association and was supported by various companies and government institutions. Following the opening by Ulsan Mayor Kim Doo Gyeom, experts from the hydrogen industry were invited to give informative presentations on the advances in hydrogen energy production, national and regional hydrogen policies in the Netherlands, Canada, Australia and Korea, and investment strategies.

Boosting the presence of the ECCK, Board member Erik Roelans also attended and gave a presentation onEU Green Hydrogen Projects Produced by Offshore Wind in the North Sea”, whilst Busan Chapter Representative Andrew Millard also attended the forum. The forum was an excellent opportuntiy to further enhance the ECCKs presence in Ulsan, where not only hydrogen energy, but also offshore wind power are becoming increasingly important for Korea’s transition to clean energy.

With the signing of the EU-Korea Green Partnership in May, 2023, the energy industry looks set to go through major and rapid changes in Korea. The ECCK stands ready and committed to supporting Korea’s transition to clean energy production. (Source ECCK <link>)

Link to the event: https://h2forum.co.kr

31 October 2023 - Seoul, South Korea

On October 31, 2023, the ECCK held a luncheon meeting with Mr. Valdis Dombrovskis, the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. The luncheon was held to provide an opportunity for the ECCK members and the European Commission to discuss the current status of European industries operating in Korea. ER-Marine participated as CEO of ER-Marine and Director in the board ECCK.

Lunch was served behind closed doors as the participants shared their opinions on various topics related to European businesses in Korea. The event was also attended by H.E. Maria Castillo-Fernandez, Ambassador of the European Union to Republic of Korea, whom helped foster discussion between ECCK members and the European Commission.

24 October 2023 - Busan, South Korea

ER-Marine was presenting at the 10th Asia Offshore Wind Day in Busan. The event was a big success with more than 210 companies attending!

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27 February 2023 - Seoul, South Korea

Being elected as a Board Director at the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) is an incredible honor for me. I'm committed to use my knowledge and experience in the Board the next two years; particularly in the field of Offshore Wind and Sustainability.


I'm excited to collaborate with the other board members and stakeholders to impact the organization for the better.

8 December 2022, Busan, South Korea

What an honour to have been invited to be a panel member at the 2022 Oceans & Fisheries Future Risk seminar organised by KMI - Korea Maritime Institute.

Excellent presentations and moderation with interesting round table discussions.

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