Monthly Newsletter – April 2022
Dear BKBF members,
With the arrival of spring and the easing of COVID-19 regulations, we hope to enjoy a beer (or two) with you soon! As always, BKBF is committed to providing a fun, safe, and informative place to interact.
In this month’s newsletter, you will find upcoming events, news from the Belgian community, and the latest COVID-19 updates!
Upcoming events
It’s a New World — Economic Outlook
Date: Tuesday, 12 April 2022
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (KST)
Venue: Zoom Meeting Platform
Participation Fee: Free of Charge
On April 12th, our friends and colleagues from the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) will host a webinar on the global economy.
During this event, Mr. Koen De Leus, Chief Economist at BNP Paribas Fortis (Belgium), will share his insights on the global economy two years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine.
If you would like to join, please send us an email with your name and the name of your company at committee@bkbfseoul.com no later than 10 April 2022.
For more information, please click here.
Easter Day with the Hamel Club Korea!
Date: April 17th, 2022
Time: 11 AM
Venue: Yongsan family park
Participation Fee: See details
Language(s): KR, DE, EN
Spring is here! To celebrate, the Hamel Club Korea will organize an event in the spirit of Easter. Various games and activities, including an egg hunt, will take place and allow both adults and children to begin spring with joy while meeting new people. Lunch is provided!
If you would like to join, please register by sending an email to the Hamel Club Korea at hamelkorea@gmail.com no later than April 14th.
For more information, please click here.
Pfizer’s Pandemic Breakthrough with Mr. Karel Van De Sompel
On April 27th, the BeLux Chambers in Asia Collective will organize its next high-caliber speaker event with Mr. Karel Van De Sompel, Country Manager and Managing Director of Pfizer Belgium and Luxembourg (Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals Group).
During this event, Mr. Van De Sompel will talk about his experience in dealing with vaccine demand like never before and answer YOUR questions.
If you would like to attend, please send us an email at committee@bkbfseoul.com no later than 26 April 2022.
For more information, please click here.
After Work Drink with the Trade Mission “START2EXPORT2KOREA” Delegation
Mark the date! On May 10th, the FIT, together with Voka West-Vlaanderen and the BKBF will organize an after work drink to welcome the companies taking part in the trade mission “START2EXPORT2KOREA” organized by the FIT – Flanders Investment and Trade.
Come and share with the visiting companies your insights into the Korean market and its business practices. More information coming soon!
News from the community
Introducing Shaimaa Samouh, a Belgian Student Seeking an Internship in South Korea
Shaimaa Samouh, a 3rd-year student of international organizations and management at Artevelde University Ghent, is currently looking for an internship in South Korea this summer for her graduation requirements.
Shaimaa is multilingual with a major interest in intercultural communication, HR, and marketing. Enthusiastic, open-minded, and hardworking, she is looking for a company that could welcome her until 10 June 2022.
You may directly contact Shaimaa by email at shaimaa.samouh@student.arteveldehs.be or her LinkedIn Profile, where you will find her resume and additional information.
Improving Communication with BKBF Members!
BKBF and its partners have recently been working on several projects to represent the Belgian community here in South Korea. In addition to our many events, we also updated our website to reflect BKBF’s mission, contacted several organizations to partner on common projects, and more!
In order to improve our communication with BKBF’s members, we implemented a different approach to our member registration. Please take a minute to fill out our form by clicking here!
Most of our events will remain open to anyone who is interested in joining. This new registration procedure will allow us to improve our communication, services, promote our future events, and have an overview of BKBF’s growing membership. This information will also help us approach guest speakers, organize business events, and more!
Covid19 Regulations
The Latest COVID-19 Updates in South Korea
South Korean authorities are increasingly easing COVID-19 regulations. The regulations are briefly summarized as follows:
- Private gatherings of up to 10 people are allowed, regardless of vaccination status.
- The curfew on restaurants and cafés is now 12 AM.
- No quarantine is required for fully vaccinated (and boosted) individuals traveling to South Korea. For more information, please click here.
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