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24.01.2022 [REMINDER - AKYPA's LUNCH & LEARN SERIES] Register now and join us for our inaugural Lunch & Learn session with Graham Dodds, Vice President Government Relations, Woodside Energy. Hear from Mr Dodds on the Australia-Korea bilateral relationship and the current and emerging opportunities with Korea. He will also give advice to our young professionals interested in getting involved in Australia-Korea space.... Date: Friday, 6 November 2020 Time: 12:30PM 1:15PM (AEDT) Register: https://lnkd.in/gfFEF4h Registrations essential. Australia-Korea Business Council #opportunities #australia #southkorea #business #trade
24.01.2022 South Korea made the top 10 list of attractive investment destinations around the world in a report recently published by European think tank The European House-Ambrosetti. Korea ranked ninth highest among 144 nations with a score of 80.06 in the global attractiveness index (GAI). Germany topped the list for a fifth consecutive year followed by the US that scored 99.61. The GAI is decided by gauging a nation’s capability to attract foreign investment and its investment enviro...nment. #financeandeconomy #investment #trade #environment #economy #asia #investing #investors #FTA #internationaltrade #Asia Read more The Korea Herald: https://lnkd.in/gXWa2Yc
24.01.2022 [NEWS] With the COVID-19 pandemic, some priorities have become universal -- hygiene, personal safety and social distancing. Experts say these factors will ultimately change the way people consume food. So what does this mean for age-old traditions and decades-old habit of communal dipping; of friends and family dipping their spoons and chopsticks into a shared bowl of stew.... Will these traditions disappear in the post-COVID-19 era? How should the food and beverage industries gear up for the new normal? #food #culture #foodindustry #safety #covid #change #socialdistancing #restaurants #health #wellbeing #hospitality #traditions #foodandbeverage Read more: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php
24.01.2022 [NEWS-CULTURE] Meet your new Korean language teachers - the boys from BTS! Big Hit Entertainment, the management agency of K-pop group BTS, announced recently that it has partnered with the Korea Foundation- (KF) and the (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, HUFS) in producing a remote Korean-language course featuring the K-pop sensation.... Through the partnership, KF will open a BTS-themed remote learning course titled Learn! Korean With BTS at several overseas universities in the United States, France, Egypt and Vietnam. The package, comprised of four textbooks, a multimedia "sound pen" and a set of Hangul keyboard stickers are designed for users to study Hangul vowels, consonants and basic phrases based on Korea’s regional traits and culture introduced in BTS’ music and video contents, according to Big Hit Edu, the education content subsidiary of Big Hit Entertainment. #BTS #KoreanLanguage #learning #education #kpop #brand #marketing #culture #innovation #universities #music #entertainment Read more Yonhap News Agency: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200824007700315
23.01.2022 [NEWS] Congratulations to Oscar-winning Korean film director Bong Joon-ho (Parasite - 2019) for making TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2020. "This is the filmmaker who, this year, has risen into the 2020 vision of the entire cinepassionate planet like a new sun. Whip-smart, highly skilled, supremely cineliterate, exuberant, irreverent, self-determining, deeply romantic, with a voracious delight in the absurd, highly principled, precision-tuned, compassiona...te to the last: his films have always been all this." Along with Bong in the artists category, Dr. Jeong Eun-Kyeong - Commissioner of the newly formed Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) also made the list in the leaders category. The 2020 TIME100 features pioneers, artists, leaders, icons and titans who have had the most impact this year. #Korea #film #artist #people #leaders #culture #inspiration #impact #TIME Read more TIME: https://time.com//100-most-influenti/5888477/bong-joon-ho/
22.01.2022 [NEWS] On 16 December 2020, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, announced the appointment of Ms Catherine Raper as Australia’s first female Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (ROK). Ms Raper is a senior career officer with the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and most recently headed the COVID-19 Coordination Unit. Prior to that she was First Assistant Secretary, Europe and Latin America Division.... Ms Raper replaces outgoing Ambassador Mr James Choi. #AKYPA welcomes and looks forward to working with the incoming Ambassador to continue strengthening the people-to-people connections and furthering institutional links between Australia-Korea. #australia #korea #bilateralrelationship #trade #export #business #policy #economy #diplomaticrelations #tradepartner Read the official press release: https://lnkd.in/gnzvEyk
22.01.2022 [UPCOMING AKYPA NETWORKING EVENT] Join our members for an opportunity to network and meet other like-minded professionals interested in the Australia-Korea relationship via Zoom. A small number of our members will provide insights into what they do, how they are furthering the Australia- Korea bilateral relationship and also talk about their favourite Korean drama!... Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2020 Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm (AEST) Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/akypa-online-members-networ [This is a member-only event] Don’t miss out! Registrations essential. #event #professional #networking #AusKorea #members AKYPA Memberships 2020-21: We are currently offering complimentary memberships valid till 31 December 2020. Please fill out and send in the '2020 Membership Expressions of Interest' form on our website (http://akypa.org.au/membership) and the AKYPA Committee will be in touch with you.
21.01.2022 [NEWS] Australian mainland cherries debut in Korea recently, after they were exported by air arriving in Korea 36 hours after being picked. James Choi, Australian ambassador to Korea, hoped Korean consumers would welcome the new fruit.... I am very delighted that we could introduce the best quality of Australian mainland cherries to Korean market and customers for the first time ever, Australian mainland cherries will be sold in-store and online via Coupang, (Homeplus), (LOTTE Mart) and Emart with Tasmanian cherries to join them from January. #australia #korea #quality #trade #export #tradepartner #FTA # #globaltrade #ecommerce Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea - Australia-Korea Business Council Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Melbourne - Read the full story: http://www.fruitnet.com//australian-mainland-cherries-debu
20.01.2022 [Reminder - AKYPA's LUNCH & LEARN SERIES] Looking forward to this afternoon's inaugural Lunch & Learn session with Graham Dodds, Vice President Government Relations, Woodside Energy, who will talk on the Australia-Korea bilateral relationship and the current and emerging opportunities with Korea. Date: Friday, 6 November 2020... Time: 12:30PM 1:15PM (AEDT) Register: https://lnkd.in/gfFEF4h Registrations essential. Australia-Korea Business Council
19.01.2022 [ACADEMIC INFORMATION] The Korean Collection at Sir Louis Matheson Library at Monash University (Clayton Campus) has the largest Korean academic collection in Australasia. Access a large range of academic journals and other great resources thanks to Monash Korean Studies.... #resources #academic #AusKorea #melbourne #library #research #learning
19.01.2022 [NEWS - Female Entrepreneur] Sophie Kim, Founder of Seoul-based fast-growing same-day grocery delivery startup Market Kurly, was listed among the top 10 female founders in the world in July 2020. Sophie had raised the eighth-most money on the list, raking in a combined $282 million in funding since Market Kurly’s inception in 2014. There has been a boost in investment due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and investors realising the need for eCommerce services like Market Kur...ly. Under Sophie’s leadership, the company’s sales have grown 4x since 2015. The startup has focused on strengthening their logistics capability and installing advanced logistics systems to expand its customer base. Market Kurly can now deliver groceries to customers by 7 a.m. if customers place their orders before 11 p.m. the previous day. Sophie is always looking to innovate and she plans to replace all polystyrene packaging with paper packaging by 2021. #ecommerce #sales #leadership #startup #customerexperience #logistics #customerservice #funding #entrepreneur #investment #innovation #founder #retail #SouthKorea #Seoul #marketing Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJDjTvM
18.01.2022 [NEWS - TOURISM/GOOD READ] A South Korean cyclist who has pedalled her way through 74 countries says Australians are just as generous as ever, even in a time of crisis. Jin Jeong has traversed six continents in the course of her nine-year, 80,000 kilometre journey, but public health restrictions and Queensland's coastline have forced her to slow down.... While a tent has been her home for much of her year-long stay in Australia, Ms Jeong said the kindness of a Gold Coast stranger has put a roof over her head. #australia #southkorea #travel #kindness #adventure #tourism #explore Read more on ABC News: https://www.abc.net.au//south-korean-cyclists-800/12582544
16.01.2022 A wonderful networking session yesterday with AKYPA members coming together online to interact with like-minded young professionals from various industries, and grow both their business and personal networks. We also briefly discussed the various avenues and opportunities to help further the Australia- Korea bilateral and trade relationship. #networking #leadership #AusKorea #youngprofessionals #trade #business #opportunities DON'T FORGET - AKYPA is currently offering complimentary memberships valid till 31 December 2020. Please fill out and send in the '2020 Membership Expressions of Interest' form on our website (https://lnkd.in/gbwq7GP) and the AKYPA Committee will be in touch with you.
15.01.2022 A wonderful opportunity to cook with Gary Mehigan, former MasterChef judge, some of his favourite dishes and hear stories from his travels through South Korea. This is a free event, brought to you by Korea Tourism ANZ. Date: Wednesday, 16 December 2020... Time: 5:30 PM 7:00 PM (AEDT) Register today! See more
14.01.2022 [NEWS] Amid COVID darkness, 2020 looks brighter for South Korea than other OECD member states. The Korean economy lifted the annual growth forecast from -1.2% to -0.8%. In any normal year, a 0.8% on-year economic contraction would have horrified Koreans, but in this year of years, it might be considered a shining triumph for the modest figure puts South Korea at the top of the OECD when it comes to annual GDP.... Under harsh IMF tutelage amid the Asian Financial Crisis, South Korea built a highly recession-proof economy and has not seen a year of negative growth since 1998; this year will be the first. The results appeared in the just published 'OECD Economic Survey of Korea' by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. #OECD #SouthKorea #GDP #economy #finance #trade #growth #investment #COVID #2020 Read more The Korea Herald: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200811000764
14.01.2022 [NEWS - REPORT] Recently, Australia-Korea Business Council released a report on 'Soft Power: Using sports diplomacy to score business outcomes in the Australia-Korea relationship'. The #report is the first ever on the topic of Australia-Korea sports diplomacy. With support from the Australia-Korea Foundation (Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), the report analyses and summaries the current state of Australia-Korea collaboration in sport. It also ...identifies emerging opportunities which can be better harnessed by business, government and academia to advance bilateral relations. Current examples of Aus-Korea sports diplomacy include the all-Korean Geelong-Korea Baseball team in the Australian Baseball League, sponsored by Hyundai Australia's A-League and the ongoing promotion of Australia's elite golf courses to Korean visitors, as outlined in strategies such as the Victorian Government's Golf Tourism Strategy. Read the full report: http://www.akbc.com.au//AKBC-Soft-Power-Using-sports-diplo #sport #diplomacy #opportunities #australia #southkorea #strategy #businessoutcomes #tourism #networking #foreignpolicy
13.01.2022 [DON'T MISS OUT - COMPLIMENTARY AKYPA MEMBERSHIP OFFER] AKYPA is currently offering complimentary memberships valid till 31 December 2020. If would like to become an AKYPA complimentary member*, please fill out and send in the '2020 Membership Expressions of Interest' form on our website and the AKYPA Committee will be in touch with you.... *PLEASE NOTE: Kindly ensure you meet the AKYPA membership criteria. Membership applications submitted online are subject to approval by the AKYPA committee. #networking #membership #AKYPA #AusKorea #YoungProfessionals #bilateralrelationship #business #trade #FTA #events #businessnetworking Register your interest for the 2020 complimentary membership: https://lnkd.in/gbwq7GP
11.01.2022 [FREE ART AND CULTURE ONLINE EVENT] New to the National Gallery of Victoria: Korean Moon Jar Harmony with nature, simplicity, spontaneity and everyday life have informed a distinct Korean aesthetic throughout history. Encapsulating these traditions of art and minimalism is the unadorned white surface of a moon jar.... To establish the first overview of Korean art in Australia, the NGV has recently made several important acquisitions including a rare eighteenth century moon jar. Hear more about its significance and other recent Korean acquisitions from NGV Curators Wayne Crothers and Annika Aitken. Date: Friday, 2 October 2020 Time: 12pm12.30pm (AEST) For more details and to register for this event visit: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au//new-to-the-ngv-korean-moon-jar/
10.01.2022 [NEWS] Only three countries in the world experienced a less severe June quarter economic downturn than Australia's record 7 per cent hit, according to Treasury analysis. South Korea, Finland and Denmark recorded economic contractions in the June quarter of 3.2 per cent, 4.5 per cent and 6.9 per cent respectively. All three countries imposed strict COVID-19 lockdowns. ... In March, Australia's economy shrank 0.3 per cent while Korea's contracted 1.3 per cent, Finland's 1.9 per cent and Denmark's 2 per cent. #economy #trade #gdp #australia #southkorea #finland #denmark #globaltrade #export #covid Read more Financial Review: https://www.afr.com//just-three-countries-fared-better-tha
10.01.2022 A wonderfully well written article by Yeajin Kim with many great tips to keep in mind when doing business in South Korea. Knowing these customs and business etiquettes, will not only help you gain acceptance with the Korean consumers but will also help you become part of the blooming economic scene of Korea. #SouthKorea #business #etiquette #tips #growth #success #economy #opportunities #marketplace #culture... Read more: https://www.linkedin.com//7-south-korean-business-etiquet/
10.01.2022 [NEWS] The Royal Australian Navy joined the (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force), South Korea Navy and U.S. Navy for three days of warfare exercises, involving 1500 personnel, eight ships, a submarine and aircraft. Commander of the Australian Task Group Captain Phillipa Hay said Exercise Pacific Vanguard provided a significant opportunity to work with regional partners on complex war-fighting skills.... The exercise strengthens an already solid relationship between the Royal Australian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, South Korea Navy and United States Navy, increasing our ability to contribute to the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific, #DefenceCapability #military #navy #army #airforce #defence #training #Australia #Japan #SouthKorea #US #partnerships https://www.linkedin.com//departmentofdefence_ausnavy-your
09.01.2022 [NEWS - INNOVATION] Bus shelters in South Korea’s capital, #Seoul, are now the high-tech new front of the coronavirus response. In an effort to curb the spread of the illness, authorities have installed glass-paneled booths equipped with UV disinfection lamps and doors that can take people’s temperatures... As an added bonus, it is equipped with free WiFi and to make sure passengers do not miss their bus, a screen displays estimated arrival times as the traffic outside is live-streamed. Ten of the booths have been installed in a north-eastern section of the city, offering protection from the deadly bug as well as from monsoon rains and scorching summer temperatures. #innovation #SouthKorea #tech #safety #travel #covid #newnormal #Seoul #publictransport # #smartcities Read more The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com//south-korea-installs-anti-vir
09.01.2022 [2020 KOREA FESTIVAL MELBOURNE] The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Melbourne - has announced the 2020 Korea Festival at Home will be run from 22-28 October. Given COVID-19, the programs planned can be enjoyed from the safety of your homes via their Youtube and Facebook channels. Events include: ... [Virtual Concert Line-up] 1) Mirme Taekwondo 2) Provincial Institute for Korea Traditional Performing Arts 3) Dongyang Gozupa 4) Jinjo Crew [Cultural Craft Class] 1) Hanbok key ring craft class by Choi Su-mi #Festival #event #Melbourne #art #culture #music #dance #AusKorea #entertainment Please follow the festival’s YouTube and Facebook pages for more information in the coming days: https://www.facebook.com/koreaweekfestival
09.01.2022 [NEWS] Representatives from #Korean companies and business like NAVER Corporation, LG Chem, (Kakao Bank), SparkLabs, _Hyundai Motor Group and Kurly have been named among Business Insider’s #100 People Transforming Business in Asia. According to Business Insider, the individuals featured on its 100 People Transforming Business lists are driving change and innovation in their companies and across industries."... Entrepreneurs are classified into ten industry categories with ten winners for each, including executives from global companies, startup founders, product and technology strategists, and industry activists. #Asia #businessandmanagement #innovation #startups #entrepreneurs #industry #industryleaders #globalinfluencers Read more Business Insider Australia: https://www.businessinsider.com.au/100-people-transforming-
07.01.2022 #SouthKorean President Moon Jae-in said his country has contained the coronavirus as he sought a budget increase to help the pandemic-hit economy recover. Moon said now is the time for a clear economic rebound, while also cautioning the country still runs the risks of a virus resurgence. He spoke in parliament last Wednesday, a day after data showed gross domestic product increased 1.9% in the three months through September from the prior quarter. Economists had forecast 1.3%... growth, following two quarters of contraction. #financeandeconomy #economy #recovery #trade #GDP #data #growth Read more Bloomberg: https://www-bloomberg-com.cdn.ampproject.org//south-korea-
07.01.2022 [AKYPA EVENT] Looking forward to the MEMBERS NETWORKING EVENT today. A small number of our members will provide insights into what they do, how they are furthering the Australia- Korea bilateral relationship and also talk about their favourite Korean drama! Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2020 Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm (AEST)... Register: https://lnkd.in/gvsKW4x [This is a members-only event] #event #professional #networking #AusKorea #members Complimentary AKYPA Memberships 2020-21: We are currently offering complimentary memberships valid till 31 December 2020. Please fill out and send in the '2020 Membership Expressions of Interest' form on our website (https://lnkd.in/gbwq7GP) and the AKYPA Committee will be in touch with you.
07.01.2022 Yesterday #AKYPA met for a Christmas and end of year celebratory dinner. We thank our members who braved the rain and came together to make it a lovely evening. AKYPA looks forward to continuing our work in the Australia-Korea space in the new year. #AusKorea #youngprofessionals #networking
07.01.2022 [NEWS - CULTURAL] Sue Sujin Seo, Korean writer based in Sydney won the prominent 25th Hankyoreh Literature Award in South Korea this year for her novel - Korean Teacher. The novel
06.01.2022 [NEWS - KPOP] South Korean seven-member boy group #BTS tops Billboard Hot100 with their song 'Dynamite' - making them the first South Korean artist to hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts. - The highest record on the Billboard charts prior to Dynamite was PSY’s Gangnam Style which peaked at No. 2 back in 2012. - The music video for Dynamite broke the record for most views on YouTube within 24 hours of release with over 101 million views.... - Dynamite also recorded 7.788 million streams within 24 hours, becoming the biggest Spotify debut of 2020 to date, and became the fastest song to top over 100 iTunes charts worldwide. Big Hit Entertainment #history #music #music #artist #kpop #billboard #hot100 #entertainment #southkorea Read more (Yonhap News): https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200831009000315
05.01.2022 We thank Graham Dodds, Vice President Government Relations, Woodside Energy for a very insightful inaugural Lunch & Learn session last Friday. Thank you also to our AKYPA members and Australia-Korea Business Council Future Leaders for joining us in this valuable discussion towards furthering the Australia- Korea bilateral and trade relationship. #learning #networking #AusKorea #trade #youngprofessionals #business #opportunities #culturalcapability #leaders -------------------...-------------------------------------- DON'T FORGET - AKYPA is currently offering complimentary memberships valid till 31 December 2020. Please fill out and send in the '2020 Membership Expressions of Interest' form on our website (https://lnkd.in/gbwq7GP) and the AKYPA Committee will be in touch with you. See more
05.01.2022 [NEWS - The Korean War Online Exhibition is now open] To honour and remember the sacrifice and dedication of Australian Korean War Veterans and their families including all patriots, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Melbourne - presents an online exhibition to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean War. Exhibition dates: 1 15 December 2020... Link: www.koreanwarexhibition-mel.com The exhibition also showcases the screening of the documentary The Passage to Pusan which follows author Louise Evans as she retraces the footsteps of her grandmother Thelma Healy on her journey to South Korea in search of the grave of her war hero son, Vince.
02.01.2022 [NEWS] #Korea has become the third big Asian economy to pledge carbon neutrality. There is clearly a new wave of climate leadership emerging across Asia, with countries setting carbon-neutral targets and pushing ahead with mega-programmes to cut emissions, create jobs and reduce energy prices. President Moon Jae-in has announced South Korea will commit to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, turning an election promise into a policy pledge. Korea will see even more investmen...t in #renewables and #greentechnology and more importantly, together with the international community actively respond to combat #climatechange. #energy #sustainability #renewableenergy #climate #environment #economy #leadership #investment #carbonneutral #energypolicy #scienceandenvironment Read more Climate Home News: https://www.climatechangenews.com//south-korea-formally-c/
01.01.2022 [NEWS - EVENT] - Kotra Sydney and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney will host the Korea-Australia Online Job Fair 2020 on 18-19 August. 24 employer companies including Korean and Australian companies based in Australia are expected to conduct over 200 interviews over the two days.... Young Korean candidates who are eligible for employment in Australia can join this event and apply for positions at the companies listed on the website. #recruitment #event #job #hr #employment #humanresources #hiring #careers #jobsearch SBS Korean For more details read: https://k-move.wixsite.com/jobfair2020
01.01.2022 [NEWS- NSW Upcoming Event] The Korea-NSW Business Forum (KNBF) will take place virtually on Thursday, 5 November 2020 on the topic of 'Economic cooperation post COVID-19: Korea's New Deal and Global NSW'. The forum provides a platform to exchange bilateral dialogue and further strengthen the partnership between Korea and Australia. With representatives from the political and business communities of both countries, attendees can share their opinions, ideas and developments w...ith one another. NSW Government Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Sydney #KNBF2020 #businessforum #event #australia #southkorea #bilateralrelationship For more deatils and to register: https://www.2020knbf.com.au/
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